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Fluid & Electrolytes LPN

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Intracellular Fluid (inside cells)   show
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Extracellular Fluid (outside cells)   show
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show Kidneys, skin, lungs, GI tract  
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Osmosis (fluid/water)   show
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Diffusion (solutes)   show
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show Equal/isotonic expansion of Extra-cellular plasma. Retention of sodium & H2O in equal proportions.  
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Hypervolemia   show
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show Excessive salt intake, renal failure, heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver  
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show Edema, distended neck veins, abnormal lung sounds, increased weight, increased urine output, tachycardia, increased B/P  
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show BUN and hematocrit levels decreased due to plasma dilution (too much water)  
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show Sodium, Urine specific gravity, physical exam, chest x-ray  
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Sodium   show
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BUN (kidney function)   show
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show 42-52% male35-47% female  
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show Restrict sodium and fluid, TED hose improve venous return, diuretics, dypsnea can occur, dialysis if severe  
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Potassium sparing (weakest)   show
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Thiazide (moderate)   show
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Loop Diuretics (most potent)   show
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Hypovolemia   show
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show Fever, tachypnea (rapid breathing), vomiting, diarrhea, gi suctioning, sweating, hemorrhage, excercising  
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show Malnutrition, sepsis, burns, ascites, diabetes insipidus, adrenal insufficiency, incapacitated, elderly  
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show condition characterized by excessive thirst and excretion of large amounts of severely diluted urine  
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show Thirst, anorexia, nausea, fatigue, muscle weakness, cramps, increased HR, increased B/P, cool, clammy skin if severe  
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show BUN = 20:1, usually 10:1, hematocrit increased, Urine specific gravity increased  
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Hematocrit (Percentage of RBC's)   show
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show 1.010-1.025  
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show Replace fluids PO if not severe, Isotonic IV fluids, Anti-emetics for vomiting, Anti-diarrheals, accurate & frequent I&O  
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show Frequent Assessment & VS, level of consciousness, skin color, skin turgor, weight (1L=2.2lbs), breath sounds  
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Hypovolemic Shock   show
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Hypovolemic Shock   show
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show Actions: Fluid replacement with colloids (blood products) Isotonic (normal saline) Supine position-elevate legs, Monitor vital signs, I/O's  
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Third Spacing   show
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show The movement of body fluid to a non-functional space, occurs frequently and can be potentially fatal  
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Third Spacing   show
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Anasarca   show
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show Peripheral edema, organ edema  
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MEq   show
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Cations   show
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show Contains K+ Potassium  
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show Contains Na+ Sodium  
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show Potassium and Sodium  
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Sodium   show
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Aldosterone   show
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show Serum Na <135  
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show Renal: diuretics, Adrenal insufficiency, low aldosterone, Non renal: vomitting, diarrhea, excessive sweating, excessive water intake, hypervolemia, IV therapy, head injury  
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show Na+ replacement slowly not to exceed >12 mEq/L in 24 hrs., isotonic solution, water restriction  
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show Na+ >145  
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Hypernatremia Risk Factors   show
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show Behavioral changes in elderly  
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show Flushed skin, dry, swollen tongue, peripheral edema, pulmonary edema  
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Hypernatremia prevention & mangement   show
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show Major intracellular electrolyte, influences skeletal & cardiac muscles, 80% excreted from kidneys, 20% lost bowel & sweat  
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Hypokalemia <3.5 causes risks   show
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show Cardiac: dysrhythmias & weak pulse, flat/inverted T-waves on ECG, cardiac & respiratory arrest  
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Hypokalemia Prevention & management   show
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Hyperkalemia K+ >5   show
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show Cardiac, slow irregular puse, hypotension, restlessness, irritability, weakness, paralysis, diarrhea  
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Hyperkalemia management   show
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