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describe intracellular

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-in the cell
-ICF is critical for maintaining cell size
-70% of total body fluid
-about 40% of adult body weight is from ICF

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describe extracellular

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-outside cell
-30% of total body fluid and ~20% of body weight

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describe intravascular fluid

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plasma of the blood -> blood volume, impacts HR and BP

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describe interstitial fluid

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surrounds cells (like tissue)

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describe trans cellular fluid

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cerebrospinal, pleural, peritoneal, synovial, digestive secretions, sweat

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what is osmolarity

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concentration of particles in a solution (or its pullin power)

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describe isotonic

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-when osmolarity is equivalent to plasma
-isotonic fluid remains in the intravascular space
-no shift in cell size

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describe hypertonic

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-when osmolarity is greater than plasma
-hypertonic fluids pull water from the cells and into the intravascular spaces
-cells shrink

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describe hypotonic

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-when the osmolarity is less than plasma
-hypotonic fluids move from the intravascular spce to the ICF
-cells swell

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give two examples of isotonic IV solutions

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normal saline, lactated ringers

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what does normal saline do

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expand extracellular compartment, treat hypovolemia, hyponatremia, hyercalcemia, metabolic alkalosis

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what does LR do

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contains multiple electroltes in the same concentration as in plasma, treats hypovolemia, burns, and GI losses

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give and example of hypertonic IV solution

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5% dextrose in lactated ringers (D5LR)

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what does D5LR do?

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replaces electrolytes, provides calories, shifts fluid from cells to vascular space expanding vascular volume

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give an example of hypotonic IV solution

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half strength normal saline (0.45%)

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what does hald strength normal saline do

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often used as maintenance fluid, provides Na, Cl, and free water

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17
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describe fluid balance

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-generally balance is achieved with oral intake of fluid matching the output of the kidney
-perfect balance is not always met every day, but over 2-3 days
-output can be sensible or insensible

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18
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what is sensible output

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-things you can measure
-UOP, emesis, wound drainage, suction

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what is insensible output

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-harder to account for and not measurable
-sweat, respiratory vapors

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describe volume overload

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positive I&O balance

findings:
-crackles
-JVD
-edema
-dyspnea/SOB

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describe volume deficit

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negative I&O balance

findings:
-hypotension
-increased HR
-fatigue
-pale and cool
-dry mucus membranes
-dizziness

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what are seom causes of abnormal fluid status

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-CHF
-small bowel obstruction
-kidney disease
-liver dysfunction

kidneys, liver, heart, and GI

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what are some tests to evaluate fluid balance

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-CMP
-urinalysis
-daily weight
-telemetry

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what organs and systems manage sluid and electrolyte balance

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-kidneys
-heart and vascular
-lungs
-nervous system
-GI

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25
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organs and systems manage sluid and electrolyte balance

kidneys

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-filter 180L of plasma/day while excreting ~1.5L/day
-manage ECF volume and osmolarity
-regulates electrolyte levels by retaining or eliminating

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organs and systems manage sluid and electrolyte balance

heart and vascular

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-circulate fluid, adequate perfusion pressure in kidneys for filtration
-stretch receptors respond to changes in olume and stimulate fluid retention when hypovolemia is present

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organs and systems manage sluid and electrolyte balance

lungs

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water vapor excreted/lost per day ~300ml/day

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organs and systems manage sluid and electrolyte balance

nervous system

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-osmoreceptors sense changes in ECF concentration and stimulate the pituitary gland to release or inhibit release of ADH
-thirst center in the hypothalamus is activated by cellular dehydration

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29
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organs and systems manage sluid and electrolyte balance

GI track

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absorbs water and nutrients

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30
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hormonal control of fluid and electrolyte balance

adrenal glands

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-aldosterone secretion causes sodium (and water) retention and potassium loss
-excess cortisol secretion can cause the same effect of aldosterone

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hormonal control of fluid and electrolyte balance

pituitary gland

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manages ADH

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hormonal control of fluid and electrolyte balance

what does ADH do

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-allows the body to retain water
-released when osmotic pressure of ECF is greater than that of cells, when blood volume is decreased
-suppressed when osmotic pressure of the ECF is less than that of the cells, or when blood volume is increased

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hormonal control of fluid and electrolyte balance

thyroid gland

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thyroxine secretion released to increased blood flow including to the kidneys, whey increases flitration rate and UOP

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hormonal control of fluid and electrolyte balance

parathyroid gland

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regulates calciuma dn phosphate balance through parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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35
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hormonal control of fluid and electrolyte balance

what does PTH do

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-influences bone reabsorption, calcium absorption from the intestines and calcium reabsorption from the kidneys
-increased PTH causes increased blood calcium and decreased phosphate
-decreased PTH causes decreased calcium and increased phosphate

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36
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name some different fluid volume problems

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-fluid volume deficit/hypovolemia
-dehydration
-fluid volume excess

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describe fluid volume deficit/hypovolemia

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-low circulating volume
-loss of fluid and solutes from ECF

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38
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describe dehydration

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loss of total body water, results in increased serum sodium

39
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describe fluid volume excess

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-retaining sodium and water in ECF
-intravascular excess = hypervolemia
-interstitial excess = edema

40
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name and descrie a fluid distribution problem

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third spacing
-fluid moves into transcellular compartments (pleural, peritoneal, pericardial, joints, or bowels) or interstitial spaces
-causes hypovolemia (fluid is unavailable for use)
-no drastic change in weight

41
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what are electrolytes

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the basis for chemical interactions in the body necessary for metabolism and other functions

42
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name some cations

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sodium, potassium, calcium, hydrogen, magnesium

43
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name some anions

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chloride, bicarbonate, phosphate

44
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-natremia

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sodium

45
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-kalemia

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potassium

46
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-calcemia

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calcium

47
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-magnesia

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magnesium

48
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-phosphatemia

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phosphorus

49
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-chloremia

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chloride

50
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hyponatremia

causes

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diuretics, GI losses, excessive water intake

51
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hyponatremia

symptoms

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confusion, lethargy, twitching, seizures, coma

52
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hyponatremia

treatment

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-encourage sodium rich food
-seizure precautions

53
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hypernatremia

causes

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-poor oral intake
-increased fluid losses
-increased salt intake
-enteral feeding without water

54
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hypernatremia

symptoms

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-hallucinations
-lethargy
-seizures
-coma

55
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hypernatremia

treatment

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-gradual rehydration
-sodium restricted diet

56
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hypokalemia

causes

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-vomiting
-diarrhea
-GI losses
-diuretics
-poor intake
-polyuria

57
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hypokalemia

symptoms

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-cardiac arrhythmias (increased excitability of cardiac tissue)
-paresthesia
-postural hypotension
-EKG changes

58
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hypokalemia

treatment

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-critical values can be life threatening
-PO (needs to be diluted)
-IVPB
-never IV push
-monitor cardiac function/EKG/BP

59
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hyperkalemia

causes

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-end stage renal disease
-acidosis
-burns
-tissue trauma
-diuretics

60
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hyperkalemia

symptoms

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-vage muscle weakness
-cardiac arrhythmias (decreased cardiac excitibility)
-cardiac arrest
-peak T wave

61
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hyperkalemia

treatment

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-kayexalate (binds K in GI tract and causes excretion via BM) this is used if pt is alert
-severes tx with CA (cardioprotective), insulin, and glucose
-can treat with diuretics and dialysis

62
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if Mg is low, what else usually is too?

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K

63
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hypomagnesia

causes

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-chronic alcoholism
-diarrhea
-NG suction
-drugs

64
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hypomagnesia

symptoms

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tachyarrhythmias

65
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hypomagnesia

treatment

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monitor condition of airway bc laryngeal sridor can occur

66
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hypermagnesia

causes

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rare, ESRD or IV magnesium

67
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hypermagnesia

symptoms

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-hypotension
-flushing
-drowsiness

68
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hypermagnesia

treatment

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-admin of calcium gluconate
-diuretics or dialysis

69
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hypocalcemia

causes

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-surgical
-excessive administration of citrated blood

70
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hypocalcemia

symptoms

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-cardiac arrhythmias
-spasm of laryngeal muscles

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hypocalcemia

treatment

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-seizure precautions
-monitor airway
-replace calcium

72
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hypercalcemia

causes

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-hyperparathyroidism
-cancers

73
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hypercalcemia

symptoms

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cardiac arrest

74
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hypercalcemia

treatment

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monitor EKG changes

75
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what are the clinical manifestations of hypocalcemia

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increased excitability of muscles and nerves

76
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what two test are used to determine hypocalcemia

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-chvosteks sign
-trousseau sign

77
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describe chvosteks sign

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tapping on facial nerve just anterior to the ear produces tetany (involuntary twitching) on the ipsilateral side of the patients face/upper lip

78
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describe trousseau sign

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inflate BP cuff above NSBP range. positive response in a pt with hypocalcemia is a wrist metacarpal and phalangeal/thumb flexiion

79
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hypophosphatemia

causes

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-refeeding after starvation
-alcohol withdrawal

80
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hypophosphatemia

symptoms

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respiratory failure

81
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hypophosphatemia

treatment

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replace carefully and slowly. can cause hypocalcemia

82
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hyperphosphatemia

causes

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ERSD, chemotherapy

83
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hyperphosphatemia

symptoms

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-tetany
-long term can lead to calcification of soft tissues

84
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hyperphosphatemia

treatment

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phosphate binders given with meals

85
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describe history assessment of fluid and eectrolyte balance

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risk factors:
-illnesses (DM, HF, renal failure)
-abnormal fluid losses (vomiting, diarrhea, draining wounds), burns, trauma, surgery
-medications (laxatives, diuretics)
-weight changes
-lab studies (CBC electrolytes, BUN, creatinine, specific gravity)

86
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describe physical exam forthe assessment of fluid and electrolyte balance

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-skin (turgor, mucous membranes)
-cardiac (edema, HR, rhythm, BP, JVD)
-respiratory (lung sounds)
-neuromuscular (mental status, reflexes, muscle tone)

87
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what are some nursing diagnoses for fluid and electrolyte imbalance

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-excess fluid volume
-deficient fluid volume
-impaired oral mucous membrane integrity r/t fluid volume deficit

88
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what are some preventions of fluid and electrolyte imbalance

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-education
-monitor I&O, daily weights, labs

89
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what are some treatments of fluid and electrolyte imbalance

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-fluid management
-encourage or restrict oral fluid intake
-IV fluid administration as prescribed

90
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describe encouraging oral fluid intake

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offer preferred fluids, set goals, always have some fluids available for the pt

91
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describe restricing oral fluid intake

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set goals, use smaller cups, provide ice chips instead, avoid salty foods, keep drinks out of sight, good oral hygiene, communicate with other caregivers

92
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describe electrolyte management

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-administer replacement electrolytes as ordered
-be aware of admin instructions. many IV preparations must be diluted and given very slowly (over hours!)

93
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escribe med management for fluid and electrolyte imbalance

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diuretics may be ordered to assist with fluid or ekectrolyte imbalance

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