NUR160 Practice QUIZ 2 Questions and Answers 100%
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thirst mechanisms - ✔✔hypothalamus- main regulator of fluid intake
water balance - ✔✔always want the body in homeostasis; volume, osmolality, electrolyte
concentations of fluid in various body compartments.
best way to determine water balance in body - ✔✔body weight check daily
The kidneys must excrete a minimum of - ✔✔30 mL/hour of urine
Hypervolemia - ✔✔overhydration fluid
volume excess
hypervolemia causes - ✔✔liver disease (cirrhosis)
kidney problems CHF
anti diuretic hormone
COPD
CKD
Salt intake
, hypervolemia treatment - ✔✔remove fluid without changing electrolyte composition
I.e lasix
HYPOKALEMIA - ✔✔K+ LEVEL BELOW 3.5
TOO MUCH OUT NOT ENOUGH IN
SX: diarrhea, fatigue, abd distention, muscle cramps, constipation, arrythmia.
**red apple high in potassium**
HYPERKALEMIA - ✔✔k+ level above 5.0
too much in, not enough out
administer loop diuretics, Kayexalate (fruit loops smell), monitor telemetry/serum level.
s/s: fatigue, weakness, arrythmia, irrtability, paralysis, nausea, death.
Hyponatremia - ✔✔level below 135 low sodium
irratability, muscle weakness, fatigue, hypotension, n/v
monitor i/o, vital signs, daily weight
hypernatremia - ✔✔level above 145
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thirst mechanisms - ✔✔hypothalamus- main regulator of fluid intake
water balance - ✔✔always want the body in homeostasis; volume, osmolality, electrolyte
concentations of fluid in various body compartments.
best way to determine water balance in body - ✔✔body weight check daily
The kidneys must excrete a minimum of - ✔✔30 mL/hour of urine
Hypervolemia - ✔✔overhydration fluid
volume excess
hypervolemia causes - ✔✔liver disease (cirrhosis)
kidney problems CHF
anti diuretic hormone
COPD
CKD
Salt intake
, hypervolemia treatment - ✔✔remove fluid without changing electrolyte composition
I.e lasix
HYPOKALEMIA - ✔✔K+ LEVEL BELOW 3.5
TOO MUCH OUT NOT ENOUGH IN
SX: diarrhea, fatigue, abd distention, muscle cramps, constipation, arrythmia.
**red apple high in potassium**
HYPERKALEMIA - ✔✔k+ level above 5.0
too much in, not enough out
administer loop diuretics, Kayexalate (fruit loops smell), monitor telemetry/serum level.
s/s: fatigue, weakness, arrythmia, irrtability, paralysis, nausea, death.
Hyponatremia - ✔✔level below 135 low sodium
irratability, muscle weakness, fatigue, hypotension, n/v
monitor i/o, vital signs, daily weight
hypernatremia - ✔✔level above 145
