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ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCES GALEN
COLLEGE OF NURSING EXAM REVIEW
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS


◉ S/S Fluid Overload.
Answer: -Changes in pulse rate and respiratory rate
-Lung sounds-crackles
-Edema
-Weight gain
-Neck and hand vein distention
-Confusion
-Decreased Hgb, Hct, and Protein


◉ Sodium (Na).
Answer: 135-145 mEq/L


◉ Causes of Hyponatremia.
Answer: Diuretics
GI fluid loss/ suction

, Diet


◉ S/S Hyponatremia.
Answer: S tupor/coma
A norexia, N&V
L ethargy
T endon reflexes decreased


L imp muscles (weakness)
O rthostatic hypotension
S eizures/headache
S tomach cramping


◉ Tx of Hyponatremia.
Answer: - give Na
- pt does not need water
- if having neuro problems: needs hypertonic saline (3% or 5% NS)


◉ Causes of Hypernatremia.
Answer: MODEL:
Medications, meals
Osmotic diuretics

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