Think Flashcards
1
Q
Fluid retention think
A
heart problems first
2
Q
magnesium and calcium think
A
muscles first, also think ACT LIKE A SEDATIVE
3
Q
sodium think
A
neuro changes first
4
Q
potassium think
A
ECG changes and life threatening arrhythmias
5
Q
Restlessness think
A
hypoxia first
6
Q
CO2 and LOC
A
have an inverse relationship
7
Q
metabolic acidosis think
A
hyperkalemia
8
Q
metabolic alkalosis think
A
hypokalemia
9
Q
Interventions think
A
least invasive first and pain never killed
10
Q
polyuria think
A
shock first
11
Q
type 1 DM think
A
DKA
12
Q
type 2 DM think
A
HHNK (HHS) hyperosmolar hyperglycemic non ketosis or hyperglycemia hyperosmolar state
13
Q
fluid retention think
A
heart problems first
14
Q
sick liver worry
A
bleeding! also decrease doses of meds and never give acetaminophen
15
Q
enlarged spleen think
A
immune system involvement
