Hyponatremia: Treatment Flashcards
1
Q
when treating hyponatremia, should you treat the symptoms or the cause?
A
the cause
2
Q
when are fluid restrictions placed?
A
if there is water excess
3
Q
if its a medication that’s causing the water intoxication, what should happen?
A
medication should be stopped
4
Q
when is it necessary to limit both water intake and salt intake?
A
when the patient has hypervolemia
- do this until the problem has been determined an treated
5
Q
if hyponatremia is severe, what may the physician order?
A
will order oral or IV sodium replacements
- should be gradual in order to avoid huge shifts of fluid
6
Q
what should nurses monitor for hyponatremia?
A
vitals, neuro status, intake/output, daily wt, an lab values
