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Electrolyte Imbalances

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Which of the following best defines electrolyte imbalance?

A condition where the body has too much water

An abnormality in the concentration of vitamins in the body

An abnormality in the concentration of electrolytes in the body (correct)

A condition where the body has too little water

What role do electrolytes play in the body?

Building muscles

Maintaining homeostasis (correct)

Regulating body temperature

Producing energy

How can an imbalance in electrolytes affect the body?

Significantly (correct)

Temporarily

Not at all

Mildly

What will be discussed in Lesson 3 of NCM 112 A Chapter 3?

Major electrolyte imbalances Signup and view all the answers

What framework will be used in the presentation of appropriate and effective nursing management?

The nursing process Signup and view all the answers

What are the major electrolyte imbalances discussed in Lesson 3?

The major electrolyte imbalances discussed in Lesson 3 are: hyponatremia, hypernatremia, hypokalemia, hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, hypercalcemia, hypomagnesemia, hypermagnesemia, hypophosphatemia, and hyperphosphatemia. Signup and view all the answers

What is the nursing process used for in the presentation of appropriate and effective nursing management in Lesson 3?

The nursing process is used as a framework in the presentation of appropriate and effective nursing management in Lesson 3. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of electrolyte imbalance?

Electrolyte imbalance refers to an abnormality in the concentration of electrolytes in the body. Signup and view all the answers

How do electrolyte imbalances affect the different body systems?

Electrolyte imbalances can significantly affect the different body systems. Signup and view all the answers

What are the outcomes that will be presented at the end of Lesson 3?

At the end of Lesson 3, the outcomes include differentiating the ten major types of electrolyte imbalances and presenting the nursing interventions addressing these imbalances. Signup and view all the answers