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Nicole Sarmiento
on Oct 20, 2024
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The nurse is caring for a patient with a medical diagnosis of hypernatremia.The following prescriptions are written in the client's electronic health record.Which one should the nurse question?
A) Administer an IV of D5W at 125 mL/hr.
B) Strict I&O monitoring.
C) Restrict oral intake to 900 mL every 24 hr.
D) Monitor serum electrolytes every 4 hr.
Hypernatremia
A medical condition characterized by an abnormally high concentration of sodium in the blood, often caused by dehydration or an imbalance in water and electrolyte levels.
Serum Electrolytes
Minerals found in the blood, such as sodium, potassium, and chloride, that are vital for maintaining fluid balance, muscle contractions, and neural activity.
- Understand the importance and control of specific electrolytes in bodily functions.
- Apply knowledge of fluid therapy to manage patients with specific fluid and electrolyte needs.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the importance and control of specific electrolytes in bodily functions.
- Apply knowledge of fluid therapy to manage patients with specific fluid and electrolyte needs.