Causes of hypernatremia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Hyponatremia: Causes (<135 mEq/L) - -loss of Na+ -vomiting -diuretics -taking in too much water -water follows concentrated Na+ outside of cell -diluted Hypotonic Dilutional Hyponatremia - -water moves from outside of cell to dilute the inside -ADH is released the replenish water outside of the cell -not voiding Hyponatremia: Manifestations - -muscle cramps -weak -altering of consciousness/alertness - Hyponatremia: Treatment - - Hypernatremia: Causes (>145 mEq/L) - -decreas...

The nurse is caring for four patents today. Which finding should the nurse immediately report to the RN? - Answer- - Patient with positive Chvostek's signs Which patient finding should cause the nurse to encourage oral (PO) fluid intake? - - Answer- Diarrhea The home health nurse is visiting a patient and notices the unpaid caregiver is having caregiver strain. The nurse knows, when communicating with the patient unpaid caregiver praise is the best way to improve caregiver strain. Which ...

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? ...

TNCC 9th Edition final exam test 100 questions with correct and verified answers. Graded A+ 1. You are caring for a patient who was thrown from a bike and was not wearing a helmet. While performing the head-to-toe assessment, you note clear drainage from the right ear. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step? A. Clean the ear with a cotton-tipped applicator. B. Pack the ear with gauze. C. Notify the physician D. Document and continue the exam. - Correct answer C. Not...

Exam 1: NUR2392/ NUR 2392 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Multidimensional Care II Exam Review with Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A | 100% Correct- Rasmussen Q: HYPOMAGNESEMIA Answer: sometimes associated with thiazide diuretic use, causes seizures, confusion, muscle tremors, increased DTRs, and insomnia Q: Hypercalcemia Answer: may cause bone pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, and confu- sion Q: Hypernatremia Answer: may complain of excessive thirst and appear agit...

Complications of hyperthermia Correct Answer--increased metabolic demands -increased oxygen requirements -apnea Why might a HYPERthermic infant be hypotensive? Correct Answer-They are vasodilated in an attempt to dissipate heat What are three complications of increased insensible water loss? Correct Answer-HYPERnatremia, dehydration, evaporative heat loss What circumstances would warrant a baby being on an elemental formula? Correct Answer-Liver disease, short gut syndrome, dysmotilit...

1. What are some causes of fluid retention? (select all that apply): A. Excess sodium/sodium retention B. Kwashiorkor C. Water intoxication 2. What can cause a sodium deficiency? (select all that apply) A. Dehydration B. Hypernatremia C. Diarrhea D. Liver Disease: A. Dehydration C. Diarrhea 3. What are some ways to treat GERD? A. Lay down after meals B. Avoid big meals C. Avoid tight clothing D. Avoid high fat foods E. Eat chocolate to ease stomach: B, C, D 4. Which of the follow...

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...

Med-Surg II HESI Test Bank_ Complete Updated fall 2022-2023. - A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a possible cataract. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect the client to report? 1) Decreased color perception 2) Loss of peripheral vision 3) Bright flashes of light 4) Eyestrain - A nurse is assisting with the care of a client immediately following a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.) 1) E...