Hypernatremia high sodium - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

N320 EXAM 2 FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES - EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025 GRADED A+. What is one of the best ways to determine fluid status? - correct answer Weigh self on a daily basis When taking Spironolactone, the patient should avoid foods high in - correct answer Potassium Which assessment finding would indicate fluid volume deficit? - correct answer Pulse rate increases from 100 beats/min to 136 beats/min An increase in pulse compensates for the decrease in fluid volu...

TNCC 9th Edition final exam test 100 questions with correct and verified answers. Graded A+ 1. You are caring for a patient who was thrown from a bike and was not wearing a helmet. While performing the head-to-toe assessment, you note clear drainage from the right ear. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step? A. Clean the ear with a cotton-tipped applicator. B. Pack the ear with gauze. C. Notify the physician D. Document and continue the exam. - Correct answer C. Not...

N320 EXAM 2 FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025 (GRADED A+) What is one of the best ways to determine fluid status? - correct answer Weigh self on a daily basis When taking Spironolactone, the patient should avoid foods high in - correct answer Potassium Which assessment finding would indicate fluid volume deficit? - correct answer Pulse rate increases from 100 beats/min to 136 beats/min An increase in pulse compensates for the decrease in fluid volum...

nurse is preparing to bottle feed an infant who has a cleft lip. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the risk of aspiration? a) burp the infant once at the end of the feeding b) use a bottle that has a two way valve c) place a low-flow rate nipple on the bottle d) squeeze the infants cheeks together while feeding - Answer- D) squeeze the infants cheeks together while feeding * nurse should identify that an infant who has a cleft lip will have difficulty in obta...

NR 228 Final Questions And Answers With Verified Study Solutions What are some causes of fluid retention? (select all that apply) ANS A. Excess sodium/sodium retention B. Kwashiorkor C. Water intoxication What can cause a sodium deficiency? (select all that apply) A. Dehydration B. Hypernatremia C. Diarrhea D. Liver Disease ANS A. Dehydration C. Diarrhea What are some ways to treat GERD? A. Lay down after meals B. Avoid big meals C. Avoid tight clothing D. Avoid high fat food...

What is one of the best ways to determine fluid status? - correct answer Weigh self on a daily basis When taking Spironolactone, the patient should avoid foods high in - correct answer Potassium Which assessment finding would indicate fluid volume deficit? - correct answer Pulse rate increases from 100 beats/min to 136 beats/min An increase in pulse compensates for the decrease in fluid volume A patient with a sodium level of 178 is ordered to be started on 0.45% Saline. What is the most...

If your patient is NPO, what should be monitored? - Blood Sugar and I&O's SIADH - High ADH produced Low urine output What is the only insulin that can be given IV? - regular what is the draw order for short and long acting insulin? - air into long acting air into short acting draw up short acting draw up long acting. What does SIADH stand for? - syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone Which medication is used for DI? - Vasopressin What does DI stand for? - diabetes insipidus D...

Management of hyponatremia? - Restore sodium levels: sodium supplements, high sodium foods Restrict fluids: monitor I&O, daily weights Correct cell swelling: isotonic or hypertonic IV fluids Keep safe: seizure precautions Management of hypenatremia - Restrict sodium intake Monitor skin and mucous membranes Monitor BP and pulse SLOW fluid replacement: Monitor I&O Daily weights Isotonic fluids or PO what is the largest extracellular electrolyte - sodium what does sodium do - help...

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS OF FVD - CAN DEVELOP RAPIDLY SEVERITY DEPENDS ON DEGREE OF LOSS weight loss, decreased skin turgor, oliguria, delayed cap refill, decreased BP, low CVP, flattened neck veins, dizziness, weakness, thirst, confusion, muscle cramps, increased pulse, sunken eyes, increased temp cool, clammy skin, increased hgb, hct, BUN, creatnine, urine specific gravity CLINICAL MANIFESTATION OF FVE - EDEMA, DISTENDED NECK VEINS, CRACKLES, weight gain, distended jugular vein, elevated CVP...

Rasmussen Pathophysiology Exam 1 Latest Update Graded A+ passive immunity involves the transfer of plasma containing preformed antibodies against a specific antigen from a protected or immunized person to an unprotected or non-immunized person. (ex: mom to baby) Potassium Value 3.5-5.0 mEq/L Sodium value 135-145 mEq/L Calcium value 9-11 mg/dL OR 4.5-5.5 mEq/L Phosphate value 2.5-4.5 mg/dL Magnesium value 1.5-2.5 mEq/L Low or high potassium hypokalemia / hyperkalemia ...