Sodium

Question 1

What are S/S of Hypernatremia?

Answer 1

F flushed skin
R Restlessness
I Increased BP
E Edema
D Decreased Urine Output

S Skin dry
A agitation
L Low grade fever
T Thirst

Question 2

What are S/S of Hyponatremia?

Answer 2

S Stupor
A Anorexia
L Lethargy
T Tachycardia

L Limp muscles
O Ortostaic Hypotension
S Seizures
S Stomach Cramping

Question 3

Sodium imbalances can lead to what?

Answer 3

Neurological changes.

Question 4

Risk Factors of Hypernatremia may include?

Answer 4

1. High Na intake
2. Oral Ingestion
3. Hypertonic IV fluids
4. Loss of fluids from- a. Fever
   b. Burns
   c. DI

Question 5

Risk factors of Hyponatremia include?

Answer 5

5 Ds
D Diaphoresis
D Drains
D Diuretics
D Diarrhea/ Vomiting
D siaDh

Question 6

Treatment of High Na+ includes what?

Answer 6

1. Restrict Sodium intake
2. Adm. fluids due to loss of fluids.
   ex: hypotonic solutions and isotonic solutions

Question 7

Treatment of low Na+ includes what?

Answer 7

1. Adm. iv fluids. Hypertonic solutions.
2. Place seizure precautions. NPO due to seizure precautions.
3. If SIADH- restrict fluids.