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AP MOD. II-Fluids
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| dehydration | total volume of body fluids smaller than normal |
| overhydration | total volume of body fluids larger than normal |
| water intoxication | severe overhydration and accompanying electrolyte imbalance |
| hypernatremia | increased blood sodium |
| hyponatremia | low blood sodium levels |
| hyperkalemia | high blood potassium levels |
| hypokalemia | low blood potassium levels |
| hypercalcemia | high blood calcium levels |
| hypocalcemia | low blood calcium levels |