NUR222 Electrolytes Exam
NUR222 Electrolytes Exam Sodium level - Correct Answer-135-145 mEq/L Sodium function - Correct Answer-controls and regulates volume of body fluids and cerebral function Hyponatremia - Correct Answer-less than 135, low sodium hyponatremia - Correct Answer-SALTLOSS stupor/coma anorexia lethargy tendon reflexes decreased limp muscles orthostatic hypotension seizures/headache stomach cramp Hypernatremia - Correct Answer-over 145, high sodium Hypernatremia S/S - Correct Answer-You are 'fried' or S.A.L.T. F - Fever (low grade), flushed skin R - Restless (irritable) I - Increased fluid retention and increased BP E - Edema (peripheral and pitting) D - Decreased urinary output, dry mouth S = Skin flushed A = Agitation L = Low-grade fever T = Thirst Calcium level - Correct Answer-9-10.5
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