Nursing 2050 exam 3 with 83 complete solutions with A PASS GRADE.

Nursing 2050 exam 3 with 83 complete
solutions with A PASS GRADE.
Nursing 2050 exam 3 with 83 complete
solutions with A PASS GRADE.
Management of hyponatremia? - ANSWER Restore sodium levels: sodium supplements, high sodium
foods

Restrict fluids: monitor I&O, daily weights

Correct cell swelling: isotonic or hypertonic IV fluids

Keep safe: seizure precautions



Management of hypenatremia - ANSWER Restrict sodium intake

Monitor skin and mucous membranes

Monitor BP and pulse

SLOW fluid replacement:

Monitor I&O

Daily weights

Isotonic fluids or PO



what is the largest extracellular electrolyte - ANSWER sodium



what does sodium do - ANSWER helps transmit impulses to nerve and muscle fibers



how is sodium excreted - ANSWER thought the GI tract, sweat and kidneys



what help regulate sodium imbalances - ANSWER ADH and aldosterone



what is the recommended amount of intake for sodium - ANSWER 2g/day

, Nursing 2050 exam 3 with 83 complete
solutions with A PASS GRADE.
Range of Sodium (Na+) - ANSWER 135-145



What are the primary effects of hyponatremia - ANSWER Cerebral edema, hypovolemia



What are neurological symptoms of hyponatremia - ANSWER neuro: h/a, change in LOC, muscle
twitching, coma, seizures



What are fluid deficit symptoms of HYPOnatremia? - ANSWER Dry mucous membranes

poor skin turgor

weak, rapid pulse

low BP,

orthostatic BP



What are fluid overload symptoms of HYPOnatremia? - ANSWER Edema

weight gain

rapid bounding pulse

HTN



What is the value for hyponatremia - ANSWER 125; critical at 110



causes of hypernatremia - ANSWER Water loss:

GI: severe vomiting and diarrhea

Burns: lose tissue which holds fluids and cells

Dehydration: heat stroke and severe fever

Inability to intake: elderly and infants at high risk

HHS



Excessive sodium intake: