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Diabetes insipidus/ SIADH
fatal neurologic dysfunction that results when the normal balance of electrolytes in body by
over hydration or dysfunction of ADH
ADH
helps kidneys control water in body
Aldosterone
regulates Na+ and K+ in kidney nephron
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Normal Sodium Levels
135-145mEq/L
Hyponatremia
<135mEq/L of sodium; excess water in relation to sodium in extracellular space
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Hyponatremia S/S
stupor
lethargy
weak muscles
orthostatic hypotension
headache
seizures
stomach cramping
decreased consciousness
Hypernatremia
>145mEq/L of sodium; decrease in water relative to electrolyte content
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