NUR 2290 EXAM 3 RENAL INFLAMMATION
ENDOCRINE ACTUAL TEST SCRIPT 2026
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Hyponatremia S&S.
Answer: Lab Values:
Serum Na below 135meq/L
Swelling of Brain and Nerves:
-headache
-depression
-personality changes
-confusion
-impending doom
-lethargic and weak
-convulsions,coma
GI disturbances:
-Anorexia
-N/V
-Abdominal cramps
,-D
Edema-Fluid Overload
*TREAT SLOW*
⩥ Hypernatremia Causes.
Answer: Excess intake:
-meds
-rapid IVs
Fluid deficit/loss
-cushings disease(aldosterone)
-decreased water intake
-increased water losses
diabetes
diuresis
diarrhea
tracheobronchitis
hypertonic tube feedings
⩥ Hypernatremia S&S.
, Answer: Lab values: above 147meq/L
-increased blood concentration
Thirst
Urine output
-oliguria or anuria
Dehydration
-skin dry & red
-mucous membranes dry & sticky
-subs tissue firm and rubbery
-increased temp
-tachycardia
-low b/p
-weak thready pulse
CNS
-agitated
-decreased reflexes
-maniacal behavior
-convulsions, coma
ENDOCRINE ACTUAL TEST SCRIPT 2026
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Hyponatremia S&S.
Answer: Lab Values:
Serum Na below 135meq/L
Swelling of Brain and Nerves:
-headache
-depression
-personality changes
-confusion
-impending doom
-lethargic and weak
-convulsions,coma
GI disturbances:
-Anorexia
-N/V
-Abdominal cramps
,-D
Edema-Fluid Overload
*TREAT SLOW*
⩥ Hypernatremia Causes.
Answer: Excess intake:
-meds
-rapid IVs
Fluid deficit/loss
-cushings disease(aldosterone)
-decreased water intake
-increased water losses
diabetes
diuresis
diarrhea
tracheobronchitis
hypertonic tube feedings
⩥ Hypernatremia S&S.
, Answer: Lab values: above 147meq/L
-increased blood concentration
Thirst
Urine output
-oliguria or anuria
Dehydration
-skin dry & red
-mucous membranes dry & sticky
-subs tissue firm and rubbery
-increased temp
-tachycardia
-low b/p
-weak thready pulse
CNS
-agitated
-decreased reflexes
-maniacal behavior
-convulsions, coma