Hyponatremia Flashcards
1
Q
What is the level of hyponatremia?
A
< 135
2
Q
What are 5 causes of Hyponatremia?
A
Loss of Na
Loss of GI fluids
SIADH
Too much water (dilution of Na)
Hyperglycemia
3
Q
S/S of Hyponatremia
A
S- Stupor/Coma
A- Anorexia, N/V
L- Lethargy
T- Tendon reflexes decreased
L- Limp muscles/weakness
O- Orthostatic hypotension
S- Seizure/Headache
S- Stomach cramps
C- Confusion
D- Dizziness
P- Pulse bounding
4
Q
What are 5 ways we treat/manage Hyponatremia?
A
Give Na to eat
LR or NS
Fluid restriction
Normal weight
IO, Vitals, Labs
5
Q
What happens to the cells during Hyponatremia?
A
Cells will swell due to water moving from ECF into ICF
6
Q
Where does water want to go?
A
Wherever sodium is at! Water follows sodium
