Sodium depletion - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The diagnostic evaluation can be used to classify acute kidney injury as prerenal, intrinsic renal, or postrenal. The initial workup includes a patient history to identify the use of nephrotoxic medications or systemic illnesses that might cause poor renal perfusion or directly impair renal function. Physical examination should assess intravascular volume status and identify skin rashes indicative of systemic illness. The initial laboratory evaluation should include measurement of serum creatini...

HESI: NSG122/ NSG 122 (2024/ 2025 Update) Nursing Fundamental Concepts | Complete Guide | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Herzing Q: Fluid volume deficit sodium Volume depletion, or extracellular fluid (ECF) volume contraction, occurs as a result of loss of total body sodium. Causes include vomiting, excessive sweating, diarrhea, burns, diuretic use, and kidney failure. Q: DNR-action Answer: -Needs a doctors order -Legally can not preform chest compres...

TEST BANK ESSENTIALS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (4TH EDITION BY PORTH) CONTENTS Chapter 01 - Cell Structure and Function .......................................................................................................................... 2 Chapter 02 - Cellular Responses to Stress, Injury, and Aging .......................................................................................... 7 Chapter 03 - Inflammation, the Inflammatory Response, and Fever ..............................................

Exam 2: NUR 3196 (Latest Update) Pathophysiology/ Pharmacology in Nursing 1 | Complete Review with Questions and Verified Answers- Grade A -100% Correct Q: Sodium (Na+) normal serum level Answer: 135 to 145 mEg/L Q: Sodium (Na+) roles Answer: - Regulates osmotic forces (water follows sodium) - nerve impulse conduction, acid-base balance, cellular biochem, membrane support Q: What is the primary ECF cation Answer: sodium Q: Isovolemic (euvolemic) hypern...

HyperNatremia Management - ️️1. >145 mEq/L 2.Correct 1-2 mEq/L to avoid cerebral edema. 3.D/c or reduce saline administration. 4. Increase oral water intake. 5.Mild volume depletion: D5%W 6. Moderate volume depletion: 0.45% NS 7. Severe volume depletion: 0.9% NS; follow with 0.45%NS or D5W when cardio status stabilized. Severe HypoNatremia management - ️️1. Only hypotonic hyponatremia requires treatment directed at sodium. 2. (<120 mEq/L): infuse 3% hypertonic saline to i...

CDR RD Exam Questions & Answers Complete: updated 2023. A 42 year old woman who is 5'10" needs how many grams of protein per day? A. 60 B. 70 C. 75 D. 80 A 49-year-old overweight woman smokes one PPD of cigarettes, has a BP level of 140/85 mmHG and a medical hx of hypertension and hyperlipidemia. What is the best nutrition intervention for this client? A. complex CHO, low sat fat B. complex CHO, high protein C. simple CHO, high protein D. simple CHO, low sat fat A ...

Examples of edema caused by decreased capillary oncotic pressure - ANS - -cirrhosis, malnutrition (decreased synthesis of plasma proteins) -nephrotic syndrome (increased loss of plasma proteins) -Increased plasma Na and H2O retention (dilution of plasma proteins) Examples of edema caused by increased capillary permeability - ANS - -burns -inflammation -neoplastic disease -allergic reactions -infection Loss of plasma proteins to interstitial space leading to increased tissue oncotic p...

RDN Exam 2023 Study Questions with Correct Answers. Which of the following foods would be the best source of zinc for Jewish clients who observe dietary laws? A. Roast turkey B. Stuffed pork chops C. Whole wheat bread D. Frozen green beans -Answer- A A dietitian who is counseling the mother of a child with eating difficulties has evaluated needs and decided on the best alternatives for feeding. The dietitian should next: A. evaluate the mother's level of comprehension B. instruct th...

A nurse is caring for a client who has atopic dermatitis and a prescription for triamcinolone ointment. The nurse should assess the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects? Correct Answer: Thinning of the skin. Only apply the ointment to dry patches of the skin to avoid atrophy. A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of left-sided heart failure? Correct Answer: Frot...

A physical therapist examines a patient with an acute grade II lateral ankle sprain. The most common mechanism for an anterior talofibular ligament sprain is -inversion and dorsiflexion -inversion and plantarflexion -inversion -eversion and dorsiflexion - correct answer inversion and plantarflexion A 46-year-old male with high blood pressure is placed on diuretics in an attempt to lower his blood pressure. What is the most serious complication of diuretic therapy? -hypernatremia -hypo...