Fluid and Electrolytes

Question 1

What Is the signs/symptoms of a patient with HYPERNATREMIA (SODIUM NR :135-145)

Answer 1

Dry sticky mucous membrane, Thirst, Elevated temperature, Altered LOC/ hallucinations

Question 2

What Is the signs/symptoms of a patient with HYPONATREMIA (SODIUM NR:135-145)

Answer 2

Confusion, Lethargy, Weakness, and Muscle cramping, Seizure

Question 3

What Is the signs/symptoms of a patient with HYPOKALEMIA (POTASSIUM NR: 3-4.5)

Answer 3

Hypoactive bowel sounds, Irregular pulse, Dysthymias, Decreased peristalsis, Increased risk for digitalis toxicity.

Question 4

What Is the signs/symptoms of a patient with HYPERKALEMIA (POTASSIUM NR: 3-4.5)

Answer 4

Anxiety, Hyperactive bowel sounds, Cardiac Arrest, Bradycardia, Flaccid Paralysis. ABDOMINAL CRAMPING

Question 5

What Is the signs/symptoms of a patient with HYPOCALCEMIA ( CALCIUM NR: 9-10.5)

Answer 5

Positive Trousseau and Chvostek signs, Numbness and tingling around extremities, Seizures, Tetany, Hyperactive reflexes.

Question 6

What Is the signs/symptoms of a patient with HYPERCALCEMIA (CALCIUM NR: 9-10.5)

Answer 6

Kidney Stones, Constipation, Pathologic fractures, Stupor, Anorexia

Question 7

What Is the signs/symptoms of a patient with HYPOMAGNESMIA (MAGNESIUM NR: 1.5-2.5)

Answer 7

Dysphagia,Tacchycardia, Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes, HIGH BP, ALTERED LOC/ Hallucinations.

Question 8

What Is the signs/symptoms of a patient with HYPERMAGNESMIA (MAGNESIUM NR: 1.5-2.5)

Answer 8

Warm flushed appearance, Decreased deep tendon reflexes, Weakness, Bradycardia, LOW BP, Respiratory Arrest.

Question 9

What Is the signs/symptoms of a patient with
HYPOCHLOREMIA

Answer 9

Irritable nerves and muscles, tetany, hypotension, shallow respirations.

Question 10

What Is the signs/symptoms of a patient with
HYPERCHLOREMIA

Answer 10

Weakness, lethargy, deep breathing