Signs of hypermagnesemia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Electrolytes Flashcards Review the most causes, signs & symptoms, and interventions of electrolyte imbalances. Study These Flashcards 1 Q What major complications can occur with fluid and electrolyte imbalances? (Immediate Complication) A Severe fluid and electrolyte imbalances can cause life-threatening complications such as: dysrhythmias seizures respiratory depression coma 2 Q What main organ controls fluid and electrolyte balance? A The kidneys. 3 Q What are th...

Chapter 13: Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Disturbance You are caring for a patient who has a diagnosis of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH). Your patients plan of care includes assessment of specific gravity every 4 hours. Theresults of this test will allow the nurse to assess what aspect of the patients health? Nutritional status Potassium balance Calcium balance Fluid volume status Ans: D Feedback: A specific gravity will detect if the patient h...

What are the differences between arteries and veins? A. Veins do not have valves and do not pulsate. B. Arteries pulsate and will collapse where veins will not. C. Veins are located more superficially than arteries and will also collapse. D. Arteries pulsate and are located more superficially than veins C. Veins are located more superficially than arteries and will also collapse. Which vein runs over two arteries, the brachial and ulnar arteries? A. Metacarpal Vein B. Basilic V...

AGACNP-1 Chronic Kidney Disease Questions with complete solution 2024 Causes of CKD - correct answer Diabetic Nephropathy (most common) Hypertensive Nephrosclerosis (most common) Chronic Glomerulonephritis Cystic Kidney Disease AKI role in CKD - correct answer Anyone who has had AKI is at lifetime r/f dev. of CKD CKD Signs & Symptoms - correct answer Azotemia Hyperkalemia Metabolic Acidosis Hyperphosphatemia Hypermagnesemia Elevated Uric Acid HTN Other Pathologies Seen with CK...

NRNP 6550 Final Exam with Complete Solution (Latest 2021/2022) Already Passed Document Content and Description Below NRNP 6550 Final Exam with Complete Solution (Latest 2021/2022) Already Passed Urine culture with UTI Correct Answer-100.000 colonies in asymptomatic: bacteruria 10 - 10.000 colonies in symptomatic patients but also pyuria pyuria: more than 10 leukocytes elevated erythrocytes with pyelonephritis WBC in urine false positive with tumor, urethritis and poor collection technique Repe...

Achlorydia - correct answerAbsence of hydrochloric acid from the gastric juice. anticholinergic - correct answerDilates pupils Causes photophobia Used preoperatively for cataract removal Don't use in glaucoma Atropine is an example blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses; decreases oral and respiratory secretions (atropine, Artane) When administering intravenous magnesium sulfate, the nurse will monitor for which signs and symptoms of hypermagnesemia? - correct answerDecrease in deep...

VATI Comp Predictor Overall Review 2 100% Pass Lab Value - Calcium (Ca ) (Serum Electrolyte) 8.6 - 10.2 mg/dL -If a patient has severe hypocalcemia, take seizure precautions and assess the airway. Also, monitor for tetany, tingling sensations in the tips of the fingers and around the mouth, and in the feet. Spasms of the muscles of the extremities and the face may occur. Also, be alert for ECG changes including a prolonged QT interval. - If a patient has hypercalcemia, increase mobilization a...

©BRAINBARTER 2024/2025 Health Restoration Exam #1: Fluids/Electrolytes and Diabetes. Exam Questions With Verified Answers What are the the normal levels for hyperkalemia?a. 4.5- 5.5 mEq/L b. 3.5- 5 mEq c. 5.5 - 6 mEq/L - answer3.5- 5 mEq What causes hyperkalemia? think of "CARED" - answerc What are the signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia? "MURDER - answerM- muscle weakness U- urine output little or none (renal failure) R- respiratory failure (due to muscle weakness) D- decreased ca...

Hondros College of Nursing- NURSING 160 EXAM 2 REVIEWNURSING 160 EXAM 2 REVIEW COPD Assessment – What are the signs and symptoms?  Barrel Chest  Shortness of Breath  Lung Crackling  Clubbed Fingers What is Lasix?  Loop diuretic that promotes Diuresis (Removes excess fluid)  Causes Blood Pressure and Potassium to Drop What is Metoprolol?  Beta Blocker. Treats –  High Blood Pressure  Chest Pain (Angina)  Heart Failure  It may lower the risk of de...

NUR 160 Exam 2 HONDROS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ Hypokalemia and lasix If pt is Hypokalemic, report to RN before giving Lasix Hypervolemia Causes CKD, liver disease, cirrhosis, CHF, increased salt intake, COPD Hypervolemia Signs and symptoms Headache, Confusion, Nausea, Vomiting, Coma Hypovolemia Causes Vomiting, DM, fever, heat exposure, exercise, no water access, significant injury to skin Moat accurate assessment of water balance daily weights in similar clothing, same scale, same t...