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NRSG 2500: Unit 3 Electrolytes
Questions with Correct Answers for
Specific Exam Mail
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
Pretest - Stuvia US
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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
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?
Pretest - Stuvia US
NRSG 2500: Unit 3 Electrolytes
Questions with Correct Answers for
Specific Exam Mail
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
Pretest - Stuvia US
, 2
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
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?
Pretest - Stuvia US