Chapter 6.7, Problem 1CS

Abnormally increased blood levels of sodium aretermed ________.a. hyperkalemiab. hyperchloremiac. hypernatremiad. hypercalcemia

When monitoring laboratory test results for patients receiving loop and thiazide diuretics, the nurse knows to look for a) decreased serum levels of potassium. b )increased serum levels of calcium. c )decreased seum levels of glucose. d )increased serum levels of sodium

Explain the normal function of atrial natriuretic peptide inmaintaining fluid and electrolyte balance.

Which of the following electrolyte/fluid regulation abnormalities is not seen with glucocorticoid use?A. Sodium retentionB. Fluid retentionC. Arterial hypertensionD. Heart failureE. Potassium retention

treatment of inbalance in potassium  hyper conditions

A 75 years old obtunded male chronically admittedin th ICU had elevated levels of sodium. He was on NPO and had dry skin with minimal urine output. Does the electrolyte level correlate with the patient's condition?

what are the Hyper- condition signs & symptoms of potassium

A nurse is caring for a patient who has fluid imbalance relatedto the development of ascites. Which imbalances would thenurse monitor for in this patient? Select all that apply.a. Extracellular fluid volume deficitb. Protein deficitc. Metabolic alkalosisd. Sodium deficite. Plasma-to-interstitial fluid shiftf. Metabolic acidosis

A laboratorian obtains a Urea N value of 61 mg/dL and a serum creatinine value of 2.5 mg/dL on a patient.  Identify the condition impacting renal function? The patient's renal function is normal, Prerenal condition, Renal condition, or Postrenal condition?