Lab Values
What common lab values are tested for when trying to see if a patient has hyponatremia?
What is sodium, potassium, and chloride?
What may a symptom that a patient describes to the nurse that would raise concern?
What is increased urinary output?
What is water intoxication, intake of diuretics, diarrhea, vomiting, low salt intake?
What would a nurse educate a patient on when they are diagnosed with hyponatremia?
What is increasing oral sodium intake?
This serum of sodium value confirms a patient has hyponatremia?
What is sodium less than 135 mEq/L?
What would be severe symptoms a patient with hyponatremia would have?
What is delirium, confusion, seizures?
Why would an athlete be more prone to hyponatremia if they consume large amount of water after exercising?
What might a nurse suggest that a marathon runner consume instead of water to avoid hyponatremia?
This sodium level indicates a patient is at highest risk for seizures and cerebral edema.
What is sodium less than 120 mEq/L?
What would a nurse be aware of and keep an eye out for when treating a patient with hyponatremia?
If a nurse overcorrects chronic hyponatremia what might the patient be at risk for?