Hypernatremia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

TNCC Final Exam Test 2024 Comprehensive Questions And Answers 100%Accuracy (Graded A+). Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - Answer a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs u...

FLUID AND ELECTROLYTES PART 2 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 A+ Hyponatremia - ANS--serum sodium less than 135 -swelling of the cells causes of hyponatremia - ANS-water intoxication, SIADH, losses by: vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, diuretics manifestations of hyponatremia - ANS-confusion, low bp, edema, muscle cramps and weakness, dry skin, poor skin turgor, abd cramping cerebral edema can cause - ANS-seizures medical management of hyponatremia - ANS-water restriction, sodium replac...

HypoCalcium Management, Asymptomatic - ️️1. Chronic 2. Calcium carbonate 2-3 gm divided doses daily 3. Adjunct therapy: docusate/senokot 4. Adequate fluid intake 5. Vitamin D supplement: Calitriol (Rocaltrol) 0.5-2mcg/day Severe HypoNatremia management - ️️1. Only hypotonic hyponatremia requires treatment directed at sodium. 2. (<120 mEq/L): infuse 3% hypertonic saline to increase Na by 1-2/hr until rises by 4- 6mEq/L 3. Max correction: 8-12 mEq/L per 24hr period or 25 mEq/L ...

ANCC PMHNP LAB VALUES EXAM 2024 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS T4, FREE THYROXINE - Answer ️️ -0.8-2.8 Increased In Graves Decreased In Hypothyroidism TSH - Answer ️️ -2- 10 mu/l Normal values can range from 0.4 - 4.0 mIU/L (milli-international units per liter), Calcium, Ca++ - Answer ️️ -8.8-10.5 <7.0, tetany >11.0, hyperparathyroidism >13.5, hypercalcemic coma, metastatic cancer Sodium, Na+ - Answer ️️ -135-148 mEq/L hypernatremia - Answer ️️ -dehydration hypov...

2023 Critical Care Hesi Exit Exam (V1) Test Bank Guide 100% Correct ANSWERS Guaranteed A+ (Next Gen Format) The nurse is providing postprocedure care to a client who had a cardiac catheterization. The client begins to manifest signs and symptoms associated with embolization. Which action should the nurse take? a. Notify the primary healthcare provider immediately b. Apply a warm, moist compress to the incision site c. Increase the intravenous fluid rate by 20 mL/hr d. Monitor vital ...

ABFM ITE 2023/2024 Actual Exam 200Questions and Answers With Rationales Graded A+. -A 42-year-old Asian male presents for follow-up of elevated blood pressure. He has no additional chronic medical problems and is otherwise asymptomatic. An examination is significant for a blood pressure of 162/95 mm Hg but is otherwise unremarkable. Laboratory Findings Sodium 138 mEq/L (N 135-145) Potassium 3.9 mEq/L (N 3.5-5.5) Fastingglucose 86mg/dLBUN 14 mg/dL (N 10-20) Creatinine 0.6mg/dL(N0.6-1.3) Uri...

Test Bank For Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice 6th Edition By Terry Mahan Buttaro; Patricia Polgar-Bailey; Joanne Sandberg-Cook; JoAnn Trybulski. Chapter 1 Interprofessional Collaborative Practice 2 Translating Research Into Clinical Practice 3 Empowering Patients as Collaborative Partners 4 Coordinated Chronic Care 5 An Introduction to Health Care Disparities and Culturally Responsive Primary Care 6 Patient/Family Education and Health Literacy 7 Genetic Considerations in Primary Care 8 Ri...

NUR 163 Final Exam Questions and Answers | Latest 2023/2024 (Graded A+) Hondros. discharge instructions for cardiac patients - Answer- pace yourself rest periods conserve energy unlicensed personal and fall prevention - Answer- toilet Q 2 hours no loose socks physiological changes in older adults - Answer- decreased peristalsis decreased cardiac output relocation stress syndrome - Answer- pt frequently irritable pt stays in room S/SX of stress - Answer- muscle tension hyperventilation ...

NUR 105 WK8 Final Exam Questions With Correct Answers Latest Update (Verified) A patient has left side weakness and requires one person to assist to ambulate. The RN evaluates the UAP as appropriate assisting this patient when taking which position during ambulation? On the left side of the patient 3.The parent of a 4 year old girl is concerned the child awakens and screams about 20minutes after going to sleep. Which response would be appropriate for the RN to make? Leave a night light o...

In a previous issue of Critical Care, Wells and colleagues [1] report on their retrospective cohort study examining the relationship between serum sodium and intracranial pressure (ICP) with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). T h is is an ongoing topic of interest to neuro intensivists as hyperosmolar therapy remains a treatment option for elevated ICP [2]. We commend the authors for their contribution to a fundamentally important issue in neurocritical care; however, several...