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NUR 160: Weeks 4-6

Hypervolemia (overhydration) - correct answer ✔✔Too much intake, not enough output



Hypervolemia causes - correct answer ✔✔liver disease

kidney problems

CHF

COPD



Hypervolemia signs & symptoms - correct answer ✔✔N / V

headache

confusion

hyponatremia

coma



Hypervolemia treatments - correct answer ✔✔rid the body of excess fluid (taking a diuretic to increase
urine production)



Hypovolemia (dehydration) - correct answer ✔✔not enough intake, too much output



Hypovolemia causes - correct answer ✔✔fever

heat exposure

too much exercise

no access to safe drinking water

burns / mouth sores/ infection



Hypovolemia signs & symptoms - correct answer ✔✔poor skin turgor

flat neck veins

, decreased BP

increased HR

decreased and dark urine output



Hypovolemia treatment - correct answer ✔✔correct underlying cause, replace both water and
electrolytes



Potassium - correct answer ✔✔Normal ranges: 3.5--5.0



Hyperkalemia - correct answer ✔✔potassium level above 5.0



Hyperkalemia causes - correct answer ✔✔acute kidney failure / disease

destruction of RBC due to severe injury or burn

excessive use of potassium supplements



Hyperkalmia signs & symptoms - correct answer ✔✔muscle fatigue

arrhythmias

paralysis

death



Hyperkalemia treatment - correct answer ✔✔restricting the amount of potassium a person takes



Hypokalemia - correct answer ✔✔potassium level below 3.5



Hypokalemia causes - correct answer ✔✔diarrhea

excessive alcohol use

excessive laxative use

diuretics

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