and Complete Solutions Graded A+
Sodium (Na+) normal range - Answer: 135-145 mEq/L
Potassium (K+) normal range - Answer: 3.5-5.0 mEq/L. (Think of a banana bunch)
Calcium (Ca) normal range - Answer: 9-11 mg/dL (Call 911)
Creatinine normal range - Answer: 0.6-1.2 mg/dL (the creatures come out between 6pm-1:20am)
WBC normal range - Answer: 5,000-10,000 (Wanna Buy a Car)
BUN (blood urea nitrogen) - Answer: 5-20 mg/dL (Think bunions; usually located on near the toes/digits.
5 digits per extremity and 20 digits total)
symptoms of hypernatremia - Answer: polydipsia, low urinate output, muscle twitching
Which IV solution is used for patients experiencing hypernatremia? - Answer: D5W
What is used to treat hypernatremia? - Answer: IV solutions to replace fluid loss
What does sodium do in the body? - Answer: Regulates fluid balance and controls blood pressure
What is used to treat hyponatremia? - Answer: Fluid restriction, IV sodium solutions, lowering dose of
diuretics.
symptoms of hyponatremia - Answer: Muscle weakness, fatigue, confusion