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What is the major role of sodium in the body?

Regulating blood pressure

Supporting muscle growth

Maintaining serum osmolality (correct)

Aiding in digestion

Which of the following are signs and symptoms of hyponatremia?

Elevated heart rate

Mental status changes (correct)

Increased appetite

Muscle hypertonicity

What is a common cause of hypernatremia?

Low sodium diet

Reduced sodium absorption

Fluid volume disturbances (correct)

Excessive potassium intake

In the case of hyponatremia, what intervention is important for client safety?

Seizure precautions Signup and view all the answers

What is a dietary source of sodium?

Canned food items Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range for sodium (Na) in the body?

136-145 mEq/L Signup and view all the answers

What should be assessed and monitored in the case of hypernatremia?

Daily weights Signup and view all the answers

What is an intervention for hypernatremia?

Restricting free water Signup and view all the answers

What are the signs and symptoms of hypernatremia?

Thirst , FRIED Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of potassium in the body?

Supporting heart function Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential cause of hyponatremia?

Excessive sweating without proper replacement of sodium Signup and view all the answers

What should be replaced in the case of hyponatremia?

Sodium Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of hypokalemia?

Weak pulses Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential cause of hyperkalemia?

Excessive potassium intake and kidney failure Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for proper function of excitable muscle cells?

Calcium 9-10.5 Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of hypocalcemia?

Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes positive trousseasu and chovesks sign Signup and view all the answers

What can cause hypercalcemia?

Excessive intake of calcium & medications Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of hypomagnesemia?

Cardiac arrhythmias hyperactive deep tendon relfexs Signup and view all the answers

What can cause hypermagnesemia?

Increased fluid intake and renal failure Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of chloride in the body?

Helps maintain the body’s acid-base balance Helps move free fluid in and out of the cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of phosphate in the body?

used for energy and bone teeth formation 3-4.5 Signup and view all the answers

What is a dietary source of potassium?

Bananas Signup and view all the answers

What is a dietary source of calcium?

Dairy Signup and view all the answers

What is a dietary source of magnesium?

Green leafy vegetables Legumes, nuts, seeds Signup and view all the answers