Hypernatremia causes - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Electrolyte Imbalance Exam 1: Questions and Answers Already Passed What is the primary cause of hyponatremia? Hyponatremia is primarily caused by an imbalance between sodium and water, leading to excess water in the body relative to sodium. How can hyperkalemia affect the heart? Hyperkalemia can cause abnormal heart rhythms, potentially leading to arrhythmias, which can be life-threatening. What is the role of potassium in the body? Potassium helps regulate fluid balance, muscle c...

NURS 487 - Final Exam 2024 REVIEWED GRADED A+ What is intracellular fluid? ANSWER fluid inside the cell What is extracellular fluid? ANSWER fluid outside the cell What is extravascular fluid? ANSWER fluid outside the blood vessels What is interstitial fluid? ...

CMSRN Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025 what type of hyponatremia is most common, results from excessive fluid intake and leads to decreased serum sodium concentration? - ANSWERSdilutional hypotnatremia symptoms of diltuional hyponatremia - ANSWERSedema, confusion, weight gain treatment of dilutional hyponatremia - ANSWERSfluid restriction what type of hyponatremia results from fluid and sodium loss? - ANSWERStrue hyponatremia symptoms of true hyponatremia - ANSWERSdry tissue, ...

Step 2 CK NBME 8How does hypernatremia present? - correct answer thirst oliguria or polyuria mental status changes weakness focal neurologic deficits seizures "doughy" skin and signs of volume depletion What are the causes of hypernatremia? - correct answer 6Ds - diuresis - dehydration - diabetes inspidus - docs (iatrogenic) - diarrhea - disease (kidney, sickle cell) How is hypernatremia tx? - correct answer Treat underlying causes and replace free-water deficit w/ hypoton...

CMSRN Study Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025 Examples of third spacing - ANSWERSAscites, edema, burn Dilutional Hyponatremia - ANSWERSExcessive fluid intake Edema, confusion, weight gain Treatment: decrease fluid intake "swells, rings tight" True Hyponatremia - ANSWERSLoss of fluid and Na Weight loss, DRY, hypotensive, tachy, DEHYDRATED Tx: replace both sodium and water Hypernatremia Causes - ANSWERSFevern unresponsive to traditional interventions, Na IV fluids, DI, tube f...

What is the function/food source of Vitamin A? Vision, and maintains skin and mucous membranes Mango, Carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, green leafy veggies, butter, egg yolks What is the function/source of Vitamin D? Enhances the absorption of Calcium Sunlight, milk, fish What is the function/source of Vitamin E? Antioxidant, and the protection of RBC's wheat and rice germ, Veggie Oils, nuts, milk, eggs, muscle meats, green leafy veggies What is the function...

52: Epogen A client who is HIV positive is receiving epoetin (Epogen) for management of anemia secondary to zidovudine (AZT) therapy. Which laboratory finding is most important for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider? Hematocrit (HCT) of 58% the nurse reviews the blood reports of a patient who is receiving epoetin alfa (Epogen) and finds that the medication is effective. Which finding in the blood lab report enables the nurse to reach this conclusion? Hemoglobin levels of 15 g/d...

Exam 1: NUR 3128 (Latest Update) Pathophysiology/ Pharmacology in Nursing 2| Review with Questions and Verified Answers- Grade A -100% Correct Q: Diabetes insipidus polyuria specific gravity Answer: urine specific gravity less than 1.005 (Normal 1.005 - 1.030) Q: Diabetes insipidus polyuria osmolality Answer: Urine osmolality less than 200 mOsm/kg (Normal 250-900 mOsm/kg) Q: Diabetes insipidus clinical findings Answer: Polyuria, Polydipsia, Nocturia, Thirst, t...

Exam 2: NR302 / NR 302 (Latest 2024/2025 Update) Health Assessment I |Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | Grade A-Chamberlain Q: what could cause the trachea to move to one side? Answer: goiter or pneumothorax (collapsed lung) Q: microcephaly Answer: abnormally small head Q: Hydrocephaly Answer: abnormal accumulation of spinal fluid in the brain Q: thyroid gland Answer: produces hormones that regulate metabolism, body heat, a...

Sodium Normal Range - ANSWER 135-145 Causes of hypernatremia: - ANSWER to much salty foods, canned foods, fried foods, and Chinese foods S/S of hypernatremia - ANSWER dry mouth low urinary output poor tissue turgor restlessness