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What percentage of water in body weight. What percentage of water in body weight in older person   55-60% 50-55%  
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what is the pulling of water into and out of the cells by osmotic pressure   osmosis  
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what requires ATP to move electrolytes against the concentration gradient into the cell membrane   active transport  
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this is the movement of fluids across the capillaries   filtration  
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balance is maintained through what   input and output  
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fluid output occurs in what   kidneys skin lungs and gastrointestinal tract  
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are the major Regulators of fluid output   the kidneys  
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where is interstitial fluid located   between the cells and outside of the blood vessels  
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where is transcellular body fluids located   secreted by epithelial cells cerebrospinal pleural peritoneal and synovial fluids  
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intravascular fluid is   the liquid part of blood or plasma  
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2/3 of fluid within the cells is called   intracellular  
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in an adult average fluid intake is what and ranges from what milliliters per day   2500 ml per day (range 1800 to 3600 ml per day)  
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osmosis is   movement of water through a semi-permeable membrane draw water toward an area of Greater concentration is osmotic pressure  
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substance requires assistance from a carrier molecule to pass through a semi-permeable membrane   passive and facilitated diffusion  
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promotes movement of fluid and chemicals according to pressure differences   filtration  
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osmoreceptors are   neurons that sends blood concentration regulates fluid volume by triggering thirst when blood concentration is high triggers pituitary to make ADH reabsorption of water  
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what does osmoreceptors help you   restores normal serum osmolarity increased circulatory blood volume improves cardiac output and maintains blood pressure  
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what happens when aldosterone is released in the renin-angiotensin one Angiotensin 2 aldosterone system   kidneys reabsorb sodium and increase blood pressure and blood volume  
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hypovolemia what are some causes   low volume of extracellular fluid caused by vomiting, diarrhea, wounds ,profuse urination, altered intake,diuretic therapy  
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when a person is hypovolemic they are usually   dehydrated  
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assessment findings of hypovolemia include   thirst, furrowed tongue, concentrated urine, poor skin turgor, thready pulse, hypotension, tachycardia  
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some diagnostic findings for hypovolemia would be   elevated hematocrit and blood cell count, elevated urine specific gravity, elevated serum sodium  
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people with hypovolemia or at more risk for   kidney stones and blood clots  
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treating ideology first is treating   the problem first  
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with hypovolemia teach to   drink 8 glasses of water per day respond to thirst avoid alcohol and caffeine ,monitor vital signs ,slow position change for safety and, at least 30 ml per hour i&o  
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what is hypervolemia   high volume of water in intravascular fluid compartment caused by excessive oral intake IV fluids heart failure kidney disease or adrenal gland dysfunction  
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hypervolemia can lead to a fluid volume that exceeds what is normal for intravascular space and can compromise cardio pulmonary function which is called   circulatory overload  
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hypervolemia diagnostic findings would be   low in blood count low urine specific gravity and hemo dilation or decreased sodium  
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what would be some medical management for hypervolemia   restrict oral or peritoneal fluid, diuretics, limit sodium  
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what are some assessment findings with hypervolemia   with hypervolemia weight gain of 2 lbs in 24 hours crackles with lung sounds, BP HR and resp increase, skin edematous cracks and break down  
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planning and interventions for hypervolemia   monitor I and O, daily weight, administer diuretics, monitor potassium level, Elevate head of bed, prevent skin breakdown, sodium restrictions patient education  
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what is third spacing   translocation of fluid from intravascular to tissue compartments  
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causes for third spacing would consist of   hypoalbuminemia, burns, severe allergic reaction  
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what are some diagnostic findings for third spacing   blood count borderline and hemoconcentration which would be hypovolemic, dry mouth, dizziness  
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what to do for third spacing   albumin infusion helps pull trap fluid back into intravascular space and IV diuretic which reduces potential for overload  
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this occurs as deficits and or excess accompanied by fluid changes   electrolyte imbalance  
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what would be a cause for electrolyte imbalance   deficits, excess  
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priority electrolyte imbalances   sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium  
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what is the major electrolyte found outside the cell extracellularly   sodium  
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what electrolyte regulates and distributes fluid volume, maintains normal nerve and muscular activity, regulates osomatic pressure, preserves acid base balance   sodium  
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what are some causes for hyponatremia   profuse diaphoresis, diuresis, loss of GI secretions, Burns, Addison's disease, low sodium intake  
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what are some assessment findings for hyponatremia   seizure precautions low CNS crave salt, hypothermia, tachycardia, hyperactive bowel sounds, abdominal cramping, muscular weakness, lethargy and mental confusion  
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what are some causes for hypernatremia   diarrhea excessive salt intake, high fever, excessive water loss, decreased water intake  
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what are some assessment findings for hypernatremia   thirst, dry sticky membranes, decreased urine output, fever, edema, irritability  
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what is Semana medical management for hypernatremia   water intake IV solution of .45% NaCl or 5% dextrose and I&o, VS, dietary restrictions  
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what are some functions for potassium   vital role in cell metabolism, transmission of nerve impulses, function cardiac muscle tissues, acid-base balance  
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causes of hypokalemia   potassium wasting diuretics, GI tract fluid loss, corticosteroids, IV insulin and glucose  
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why would insulin and glucose contribute to hyperkalemia   insulin pushes glucose as well as potassium in to cell  
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what are some assessment findings for hypokalemia   mental confusion fatigue weakness nausea cardiac dysrhythmias. decreased GI Mobility, constipation and leg cramps Labs decrease serum potassium changes an electrocardiogram  
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what is the medical management for hypokalemia   potassium sparing diuretics like spironolactone, k+ rich foods, supplements, , (never bolus) 5 to 10 meq per hour IV  
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what kind of foods does furosemide need   avocados and fruit  
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what are some causes of hyperkalemia   renal failure, potassium sparing diuretics, supplements, crushing injuries, Addison's disease, salt substitutes  
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assessment findings for hyperkalemia   increased GI Mobility, nausea, restlessness irritability, cardiac dysrhythmias, lab increased serum potassium above 5 meq per liter  
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what medications do you hold when testing potassium level   Loop diuretics  
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Loop Diuretics excrete   potassium  
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medical management for hyperkalemia   decrease k+ intake, administrate insulin and glucose, Loop diuretics, kayexalate works as laxative or peritoneal dialysis/ hemodialysis  
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What is another name for sodium polystyrene sulfanate?   kayexalate, binds to k+ in Blood and poops it out profusely  
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calcium function   blood clotting transmission of nerve impulses and regulated by parathyroid gland  
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assessment findings for hypocalcemia   circumoral paresthesia, tetany and cramps with muscle twitches, +chevostek's sign Voz-stek, Trousseau's sign (Tru-so),decreased myocardial contractility  
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what is circumoral paresthesia   tingling of extremities and areas around the mouth  
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what is tetany   muscle twitches  
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what is positive Chevostek's sign (Voz-Stek)   tapping on the facial nerve triggering facial twitching  
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what is trousseaus sign   hand finger spasms with sustained blood pressure cuff inflation, excited nerves  
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causes of hypercalcemia   parathyroid tumors, multiple fractures, prolonged immobilization  
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hypercalcemia what happens to the calcium   goes out of the bone and into the blood  
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assessment findings for hypercalcemia   deep bone pain, constipation, mental changes, decrease memory and attention span  
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medical management for hypercalcemia   IV sodium chloride and Furosemide to excrete CA in urine, calcitonin, corticosteroids  
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functions of magnesium   transmission of nerve impulses, activate enzyme systems including functions of vitamin B  
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normal range for magnesium   1.3 to 2.1  
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hypomagnesemia can result from   alcoholism, diabetic ketoacidosis, renal disease, Loop diuretics, Burns, malnutrition  
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assessment findings for hypomagnesemia   tachycardia, Harris thesis, neuromuscular irritability, hypertension, mental changes  
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medical management for hypomagnesemia   oral or IV magnesium (calcium gluconate antidote for magnesium sulfate), diet supplements that may cause (diarrhea or worsen mag depletion), foods rich in magnesium, discontinue Loop diuretics  
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foods that are rich in magnesium   green leafy veggies, whole grains, nuts, cocoa, chocolate, soybeans, Seafood, dried beans  
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assessment findings for hypermagnesemia   vasodilation , Flushing, lethargy, bradycardia, coma  
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causes for hypermagnesemia   renal failure, Addison's disease, excessive anti-acid or laxative use, hyperparathyroidism  
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medical management for hypermagnesemia   decrease oral magnesium, mechanical ventilation if resp failure occurs, hemodialysis if severe  
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quickly if pH is outside of the range of   6.8 to 7.8  
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normal pH is   normal pH is 7.35 to 7.45  
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the more hydrogen ions in a solution the more   acidic it is  
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the body maintains normal pH by two mechanisms   chemical and organ  
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regular carbon dioxide or paco2 levels are between   35-45  
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carbonate levels or hco3 is   21 to 28  
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the lungs put off CO2 which is a   acid  
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kidneys put off hco3 which is a   base and alkaline  
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chemical mechanism to maintain normal pH   add or remove hydrogen ions first line of defense responds quickly to change in pH  
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either bind or release H+ ions   bicarbonate carbonic acid buffer system  
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carbonic acid formula   H2CO3 acid  
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bicarbonate formula   hco3 Base neutralizes acid  
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what is the second line of defense   lungs regulate carbonic acid levels by releasing or conserving CO2 increases decreases resp rate  
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decreases H+ ions   hyperventilation  
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increases H+ ions opioids COPD   hypoventilation  
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what is the third line of defense   kidneys regulate bicarbonate levels much slower takes 24 to 48 hours to kick in this is a metabolic system  
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during the third line of defense with bicarbonate levels High H+ ions indicate   bicarbonate reabsorption and production  
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during the third line of defense bicarbonate levels low H+ ions indicate   bicarbonate excretion  
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where do you draw blood for arterial blood gases ABG s   from the artery is a main tool for measuring blood pH CO2 content and bicarbonate  
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CO2 content equals   paco2  
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acidosis occurs with excessive accumulation of CO2 or excessive loss of hco3 in body fluids too much acid or too little Bass   alkalosis occurs with excessive accumulation of face or loss of acid and body fluids  
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CO2 levels out of range is   respiratory  
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hco3 levels out of range is   metabolic  
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metabolic acidosis is when   normal CO2 decreased hco3 and pH lower than 7.35  
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causes for metabolic acidosis   shock/cardiac arrest= lactic acid starvation of fatty acid, DKA, (renal failure - no bicarb),ASAoverdose,loss of GI fluid, wound drainage, hyperkalemia - bs and K+high causing kidney malfunction  
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assessment findings for metabolic acidosis   KUSSMAUL'S breathing, nausea headache flushing abdominal pain muscle weakness  
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What is Kassmaul's breathing   fast and deep breathing from diabetic ketoacidosis  
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medical treatment for metabolic acidosis   replace fluid and electrolytes IV bicarbonate for kidney patient not making enough bicarb  
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metabolic alkalosis results in   PH above 7 .45 normal CO2 and increased hco3  
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causes for metabolic alkalosis   excessive bicarbonate, anti acid drugs, diuretic therapy, vomiting gastric suctioning  
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assessment findings for metabolic alkalosis   tachycardia dysrhythmias numbness tingling confusion ineffective breathing due to muscle weakness  
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medical treatment for metabolic alkalosis   fluid electrolyte replacement and antiemetics  
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respiratory acidosis   PH lower than 35, increased CO2, normal hco3  
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causes of respiratory acidosis   hypoventilation  
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assessment findings for respiratory acidosis   tachypnea cardiac dysrhythmias irritability confusion, slow rapid breathing, warm and flush skin  
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medical management for respiratory acidosis   provide oxygen repositioning Airway suctioning bronchodilators  
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respiratory alkalosis values   pH above 7 .45, decreased CO2, normal hco3  
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causes for Respiratory alkalosis   hyperventilation  
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assessment findings for Respiratory alkalosis   anxiety tingling numbness, chest pain palpitations, rapid deep breathing  
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medical treatment for Respiratory alkalosis   rebreathe expelled air through bag, anxiety reduction techniques  
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the concentration of substances in the blood   hemoconcentration  
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when would a nurse anticipate administering salt tablets   during mild deficits of serum sodium  
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if a client's parathyroid glands were accidentally removed during a procedure which condition should the nurse prepare for   hypocalcemia  
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when someone has hypovolemia they should avoid   they should avoid consuming alcohol and caffeine  
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what medication should the nurse monitor a client for lowered serum sodium and potassium levels   diuretics  
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ignition might cause respiratory alkalosis   rapid breathing  
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