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NRSG 2500: UNIT 3 ELECTROLYTES QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the normal range for Sodium?
Ans: 135-145 mEq/L
What is the function of Sodium?
Ans: Regulates water in and out of cell, muscle contraction, and nerve
impulses.
What are the causes of HYPERnatremia?
Ans: *Impaired kidney function, excessive consumption, IV fluids with NACl,
certain tube feedings, diabetes insipidus, diarrhea, and burns
What are the S/S of HYPERnatremia?
Ans: Dehydrated, agitated, muscle twitching, hot, and dry
What are the Tx for HYPERnatremia?
Ans: It depends on the cause, e.g. give hypotonic fluids for hypovolemic
shock
What are the causes of HYPOnatremia?
Ans: Low consumption, diuretics (thiazides), vomiting, GI suction, diarrhea,
sweating, Addison's, SIADH, fluid overload, and burns
Sunday, 02 March 2025
, What are the S/S of HYPOnatremia?
Ans: Lethargy, muscle weakness, anorexia, and hypotension.
What are the Tx for HYPOnatremia?
Ans: Treat underlying cause, loop diuretics, and PO or IV NaCl.
What are the food sources of sodium?
Ans: Sauces and condiments, pretzels, pickles, cured meat, sea vegetables,
cheese, milk, fast foods, spinach, canned veggies, salted nuts, and table
salt.
What is the normal range for potassium?
Ans: 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
What is the function of potassium?
Ans: Manage nerve function, muscle contraction of the heart, fluid balance,
and BP.
What organ regulated potassium levels in the body?
Ans: The kidneys.
What things should the nurse monitor regarding hypo AND hyper
kalemia?
Ans: ECG, HR, and BP. (HR and BP will be low in both)
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In today's fast-paced educational landscape, students need reliable resources to excel in their studies.
5.0
NRSG 2500: UNIT 3 ELECTROLYTES QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the normal range for Sodium?
Ans: 135-145 mEq/L
What is the function of Sodium?
Ans: Regulates water in and out of cell, muscle contraction, and nerve
impulses.
What are the causes of HYPERnatremia?
Ans: *Impaired kidney function, excessive consumption, IV fluids with NACl,
certain tube feedings, diabetes insipidus, diarrhea, and burns
What are the S/S of HYPERnatremia?
Ans: Dehydrated, agitated, muscle twitching, hot, and dry
What are the Tx for HYPERnatremia?
Ans: It depends on the cause, e.g. give hypotonic fluids for hypovolemic
shock
What are the causes of HYPOnatremia?
Ans: Low consumption, diuretics (thiazides), vomiting, GI suction, diarrhea,
sweating, Addison's, SIADH, fluid overload, and burns
Sunday, 02 March 2025
, What are the S/S of HYPOnatremia?
Ans: Lethargy, muscle weakness, anorexia, and hypotension.
What are the Tx for HYPOnatremia?
Ans: Treat underlying cause, loop diuretics, and PO or IV NaCl.
What are the food sources of sodium?
Ans: Sauces and condiments, pretzels, pickles, cured meat, sea vegetables,
cheese, milk, fast foods, spinach, canned veggies, salted nuts, and table
salt.
What is the normal range for potassium?
Ans: 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
What is the function of potassium?
Ans: Manage nerve function, muscle contraction of the heart, fluid balance,
and BP.
What organ regulated potassium levels in the body?
Ans: The kidneys.
What things should the nurse monitor regarding hypo AND hyper
kalemia?
Ans: ECG, HR, and BP. (HR and BP will be low in both)
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