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NUR 110 ( LATEST 2024 / 2025 ) ELECTROLYTES | COMPLETE ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
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N 110 Electrolytes1. Define
Answer
Urine Specific Gravity
measures the kidney's ability to excrete or con- serve water
2. the larger the volume of urine the specific gravity
Answer
lower
3. the smaller the volume of urine the specific gravity
Answer
higher
4. What can cause a falsely elevated Specific Gravity?
Answer
increased glucose or protein in the urine
5. Define
Answer
BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
the end product of the metabolism or protein by the liver
6. A increased BUN can indicate?
Answer
-dehydration
,-decreased renal function
-GI bleeding
-increased protein intake
-fever
-sepsis
7. A decreased BUN can indicate?
Answer
-expanded fluid volume (pregnancy)
-end-stage liver disease
-a low protein diet
-starvation
8. Define
Answer
Creatinine
the end product of muscle metabolism
9. Which lab test is a better indicator of renal function? Why?
Answer
Creatinine, because it does not vary with protein intake and metabolic state
10. Serum Creatinine levels increase when ?
Answer
renal failure decreases
11. Increased hematocrit could be due to ?
Answer
-dehydration
-polychthemia
, 12. Decreased hematocrit could be due to ?
Answer
-overhydration
-anemia
13. What is Hypovolemia ?
Answer
loss of ECF volume exceeds the intake of fluid
14. What are some signs/symptoms of hypovolemia ?
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-Decreased BP
-Increased HR
-Loss of weight
-GI suctioning
-Blood loss
-Dry skin
-Thirsty
-Oliguria
15. What type of treatment would you administer if the patient if hypovolemic?-
Answer
-Isotonic or hypotonic IV therapy
16. What are the nursing care responsibilities for a patient with hypovolemia?-
Answer
-monitor fluid balance (I & O)
- check vitals
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