Isotonic Fluid Volume Excess (MANIFESTATIONS) Flashcards

1
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what are signs/symptoms of hypernatremia?

A

weight gain, edema, distended neck veins, bounding pulse, respiratory symptoms, decrease in BUN an hematocrit

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how does edema occur in the lungs?

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fluid accumulates in lungs, which results in respiratory distress

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in hypervolemia, is the BUN and hematocrit decreasing or increasing when both are diluted?

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DECREASING
- opposite of hyponatremia

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