Definitions
Solutes move from an area of low concentration to high concentration.
Active Transport
Green leafy vegetables and animal meat.
Iron
The lab value for Potassium (K) is
3.5-5
Administering this type of IV solution can help draw fluid out of cells and into the vascular space.
Hypertonic solution
Fluids that are found outside of the cell.
Extracellular
Increases the amount of water and sodium reabsorbed.
Aldosterone
Carrots, green leafy vegetables, sweet potatoes
Vitamin A
The lab value for Calcium (Ca) is
9-10.5mg/dL
A patient with renal failure is at risk for this electrolyte imbalance, which can cause cardiac dysrhythmias.
Hyperkalemia
Fluids including cerebrospinal fluid, synovial, peritoneal, pleural and pericardial fluids
Transcellular
Fluids that move across a selectively permeable membrane from higher concentration to lower concentration.
Diffusion
Bananas, avocados, sweet potatoes, white beans
Potassium
The lab value for Sodium(Na) is
135-145mEq/L
A nurse sees that a patient's potassium level is 3.0 mEq/L. What is the priority nursing action?
Notify the healthcare provider.
Fluid overload is known as this.
Hypervolemia
The measurement of a solute concentration.
Osmolality
Citrus fruits, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, tomatoes
Vitamin C
The lab value for Magnesium(Mg) is
1.5-2.5mEq/L
In patients with hypocalcemia, the nurse should assess for this sign, which is characterized by muscle twitching when the facial nerve is tapped.
Chvostek's sign
Fluid deficit is known as this.
Hypovolemia
Fluids moving from an area of lower concentration to higher concentration to equalize.
Osmosis
Dairy beans and meats
Phosphorus
The lab value for phosphorus is
2-4.5
This condition, often associated with diaphoresis (excessive sweating), can lead to a decrease in blood volume and electrolyte concentration.
Hypovolemia
A patient presents with signs of dehydration, including dry mucous membranes, decreased urine output, and elevated heart rate. Which assessment finding would most likely indicate a fluid volume deficit?
A. Increased blood pressure
B. Increased skin turgor
C. Rapid weight gain
D. Decreased skin turgor
D. Decreased skin turgor