Hyponatremia: Manifestations Flashcards
1
Q
the manifestations of hyponatremia depend on what?
A
the cause of the problem!!!!!!!!
2
Q
if the onset is gradual, will there be more or less signs?
A
few signs
3
Q
bc of decreased vascular osmotic pressure, hyponatremia results in?
A
fluid shifts from the extracellular space into the cells
4
Q
when the brain swells, what symptom will you have?
A
headache
5
Q
when swelling in the brain becomes more severe, what symptoms may you have?
A
changes in LOC, an coma
6
Q
fluid shifts into the GI tract, resulting in what symptom?
A
diarrhea
7
Q
when sodium levels are low, what symptom may you experience?
A
muscle cramping, weakness, fatigue an tremors
8
Q
lab values such as decreased serum osmolality an a decrease in hct an BUN, happen due to what?
A
dilution of these substances by lots of extra fluid
