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What is the major role of sodium in the body?
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?
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?
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?
In the case of hyponatremia, what intervention is important for client safety?
What is a dietary source of sodium?
What is a dietary source of sodium?
What is the normal range for sodium (Na) in the body?
What is the normal range for sodium (Na) in the body?
What should be assessed and monitored in the case of hypernatremia?
What should be assessed and monitored in the case of hypernatremia?
What is an intervention for hypernatremia?
What is an intervention for hypernatremia?
What are the signs and symptoms of hypernatremia?
What are the signs and symptoms of hypernatremia?
What is the role of potassium in the body?
What is the role of potassium in the body?
What is a potential cause of hyponatremia?
What is a potential cause of hyponatremia?
What should be replaced in the case of hyponatremia?
What should be replaced in the case of hyponatremia?
Which of the following is a symptom of hypokalemia?
Which of the following is a symptom of hypokalemia?
What is a potential cause of hyperkalemia?
What is a potential cause of hyperkalemia?
What is essential for proper function of excitable muscle cells?
What is essential for proper function of excitable muscle cells?
What is a symptom of hypocalcemia?
What is a symptom of hypocalcemia?
What can cause hypercalcemia?
What can cause hypercalcemia?
What is a symptom of hypomagnesemia?
What is a symptom of hypomagnesemia?
What can cause hypermagnesemia?
What can cause hypermagnesemia?
What is the role of chloride in the body?
What is the role of chloride in the body?
What is the role of phosphate in the body?
What is the role of phosphate in the body?
What is a dietary source of potassium?
What is a dietary source of potassium?
What is a dietary source of calcium?
What is a dietary source of calcium?
What is a dietary source of magnesium?
What is a dietary source of magnesium?
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