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how much of the body's water is located in the intracellular fluid - ANSWER💫✔️-2/3



how much of the body's fluid is located in the extracellular fluid - ANSWER💫✔️-1/3



what age group is at risk for fluid imbalances - ANSWER💫✔️-the old and children



what are signs and symptoms of dehydration - ANSWER💫✔️-dry skin

dry mucous membranes

no urinary output

lethargy in children (sunken eyes)

crying with no tears



what are signs and symptoms of overhyderation - ANSWER💫✔️-edema

SOB

wheezing

weight gain



what role does the posterior pituitary gland play in regulating fluid balance - ANSWER💫✔️-releases
antidiuretic hormone (ADH) which increases water retention



what role does the adrenal cortex play in fluid balance - ANSWER💫✔️-regulates sodium by releasing
aldosterone



aldosterone increase Na+ and H2O retention



what receptors are responsible for sensing fluid imbalances - ANSWER💫✔️-osmoreceptors

,when a person feels thirst, what are the primary factors involved in regulation of water balance -
ANSWER💫✔️-ADH and perception of thirst



what medications can impact fluid balance - ANSWER💫✔️-OTC and herbal

prescription meds (ACEI, ARB, diuretics



what is the normal level for sodium - ANSWER💫✔️-around 136-145



what are signs and symptoms of hypernatremia - ANSWER💫✔️-confusion

irritability

lethargy

stupor

coma

muscle twitching

seizures



what are treatments for hypernatremia - ANSWER💫✔️-isotonic iv fluids until Na is normalized

diuretics to get rid of extra Na



what is the most common cause of hypernatremia - ANSWER💫✔️-deficit of total body water ie
dehydration



what are causes of hyponatremia - ANSWER💫✔️-due to excess fluiod in the body as opposed to Na



can be due to hypertonic solutions such as mannitol



high glucose

, what are signs and symptoms of hyponatremia - ANSWER💫✔️-LETHARGY

CONFUSION

coma

n/v



what is the most likely cause of hyperkalemia - ANSWER💫✔️-due to meds or renal deficiency



what are signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia - ANSWER💫✔️-WEAKNESS

ECG CHANGES

CHANGES IN PULSE

confusion



what are causes of hypokalemia - ANSWER💫✔️-inadequate intake

meds

fluid loss

intracellular shifts (changes in like the osmotic balance, she used hyperglycemia as an example)



what are signs and symptoms of hypokalemia - ANSWER💫✔️-MUSCLE WEAKNESS

polydipsia

polyuria



what are normal potassium levels - ANSWER💫✔️-3.5-5.2



what are causes of hypercalcemia - ANSWER💫✔️-parathyroid gland problems

malignancy

vit D intoxication

bone disease

renal failure

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