Hyponatremia
This is the BIGGEST risk with low sodium
Seizures
Low sodium primarily affects this body system?
Brain
Classic Symptom
Thirst
Low sodium causes this mental status change
Confusion
Common cause: excessive ______ intake
Water
Skin Finding:
Dry mucous membranes
Urine specific gravity in hyponatremia is typically…
Low
Priority nursing intervention
Seizure Precautions
Urine Specific gravity is high or low?
High
This happens to serum osmolality in hyponatremia
➡ Decreased
What are the 4 D's increased sodium exrection for Hyponatremia?
Diaphoresis (Fever)
Diarrhea & Vomiting
Drains (NGT Suction)
Diuretics (Thiazide & Loop Diuretics)
This endocrine disorder causes the body to lose large amounts of water, leading to increased sodium levels
Diabetes Insipidus
Severe hyponatremia can lead to this
Coma/Death
What is the management acronym for Hyponatremia?
ADD SALT
Administer IV Sodium Chloride infusion
Diuretics (If due to Hypovolemia)
Daily Weights
Safety ( ortho. Hypotension-fall risk)
Airway Protection (Dont give food to lethargic, confused pt)
Limit water intake
Teach - about foods high in sodium
Priority assessment for Sodium Imbalance
Neuro checks