Exam 1: NSG 3850 / NSG3850
(Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Pathophysiology for Nurses II | Review Questions and Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct – Galen
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Hypernatremia
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Gain of more salt than water Tube feeding w/out water flushes IV infusion of hypertonic saline food intake with reduced fluid intake Inability to respond to thirst Diabetes Insipidus Tube feeding osmotic diuresis Prolonged emesis
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Hypernatremia manifestations
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Thirst is an early sign
oliguria
seizures
coma
confusions
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Clinical dehydration
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ECV deficit and hypernatremia combined removal of sodium containing fluids from the body
vomiting or diarrhea
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Dehydration clinical manifestations
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Sudden weight loss eating disorder patients postural decrease in blood pressure thirst dry oral mucosa Hard stools oliguria
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Thiazides and loop diuretics are common causes of
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hypokalemia
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Hypokalemia can cause
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metabolic alkalosis
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Hypocalcemia causes
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decreased dietary intake blood transfusion products steatorrhea hypo-parathyroid pancreatitis
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A positive trusseaus and chvostek sign is indicative of
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hypocalcemia
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Circumoral numbness is also a sign of
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hypocalcemia
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