NUR 2392 Ch 13 PowerPoint
- Solvent
Answer
water in body fluids
- Solute
Answer
particles dissolved or suspended in the water (Electrolytes/ions)
- Body Fluid
Answer
-Extracellular Fluid (ECF)
-Intracellular Fluid (ICF)
- Sodium Level
Answer
136-145 mmol/L
- Hyponatremia causes
Answer
Excessive diaphoresis Diuretics 1 / 2
Wound drainage Decreased secretion of aldosterone Hyperlipidemia Kidney disease NPO Low-salt diet Cerebral salt-wasting syndrome Hyperglycemia
- Hyponatremia S/S
Answer
Behavior changes LOC
Sudden onset or increased confusion Seizures Coma Death General muscle weakness Deep tendon reflexes diminish Muscle weakness is worse in legs and arms Nausea Diarrhea Abdominal Cramping Hyperactive Bowel sounds Rapid, weak, thread pulse Peripheral pulses difficult to palpate/easily blocked BP decreased Severe orthostatic hypotension
- Hypernatremia Causes
Answer
excess water loss excess sodium administration
diabetes insipidus heat stroke hypertonic IV solutions
- Hypernatremia S/S
Answer
You are 'fried' or S.A.L.T. F - Fever (low grade), flushed skin
R - Restless (irritable)
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