BIG & Bloated
what are the manifestations of hypernatremia present on the skin?
what is flushed skin, edema, low grade fever (hot-to-touch)?
what lab value indicates hyponatremia? and what are the critical values?
what is below 135 mEq/L? and below 115 mEq/L?
are salt and sodium the same?
no
how much sodium is in a chick-fil-a sandwich?
what is 625 mg?
what are the manifestations of hypernatremia?
what is cellular dehydration, excessive thirst, elevated temperature, dry, sticky membranes, and restlessness?
what are the manifestations of hyponatremia?
what is edema, muscle cramps, weakness, fatigue, anorexia, N/V, and abdominal cramps?
what are the 3 functions of sodium?
what is regulating ECF volume and distribution, maintaining blood volume, and transmitting nerve impulses and contracting muscles?
how much sodium is in McDonald's large french fries?
what is 777 mg?
what lab value indicates hypernatremia? and what is the critical value?
what is greater than 145 mEq/L? and what is 160 mEq/L?
what causes hyponatremia?
what is diuretic use, laxatives, poor intake, renal disease, adrenal insufficiency vomiting, diarrhea, excessive GI suctioning, irrigation of NG tubes with water rather than saline, repeated tap-water enemas, burns, HF, and administration of hypotonic IV fluid replacement?
what is the normal electrolyte value for sodium?
what is 135-145 mEq/L?
how much sodium is in a 12 oz can of Dr. Pepper?
what is 55 mg?
what must nurses observe for indicating hypernatremia?
what is HA, N/V, increasing BP and confusion?
what are some ways you can reduce sodium intake?
what is avoiding processed foods, eating fresh produce and meats, eating whole grains, consuming fat-free dairy products, and limiting salt added to meals?
what is the suggested amount for sodium intake?
what is less than 2300 mg per day?
how much sodium is in 1 serving of gatorade?
160 mg
what foods are high in sodium?
what is starchy vegetables, rice, pasta, soups, chips and crackers, cold cuts and cured meats, and carbonated beverages?
what happens when someone is severely hyponatremic?
what is convulsions, coma, and death?
what does sodium regulate?
what is renal reabsorption or excretion and aldosterone (increases Na+ reabsorption in collecting duct of nephrons)?
how much sodium is in 1 serving of ranch?
what is 260 mg?