HIGH ACUITY NURSING MODULE 1- UCO NURSING QUESTIONS AND APPROVED ANSWERS

HIGH ACUITY NURSING MODULE 1- UCO NURSING QUESTIONS AND
APPROVED ANSWERS
1. sodium levels 135-145 mEq/L

2. functions of sodium (3) - maintains osmotic pressure of extracellular fluid
-regulates renal retention and excretion of water
-stimulation of NEUROmuscular reactions

3. hyponatremia lower than 135
critical if lower than 120

4. hyponatremia causes - excessive GI fluid loss
-diuresis
-excessive water intake without electrolytes
-conditions where body holds onto water

5. what type of patient Cirrhosis of the liver, HF patients
is more at risk for
hypona- tremia?

6. treatment for give sodium containing fluids, sodium tablets, high sodium
hypona- tremia foods

7. example of sodium
con- taining fluid 0.9% NaCl, 3% NaCl

8. complications of
hy- ponatremia N + V, muscle cramps, confusion lethargy, seizures, cerebral
edema, coma

9. nursing for hyponatrem- monitor for worsening symptoms, monitory intake and
output, monitor
ia hyponatremia patient for worsening
symp- toms?
10. how would you
monitor a
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