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Sodium Imbalances - Coggle Diagram
Sodium Imbalances
Functions
regulates the body's fluid balance
maintain blood pressure
it supports proper neurologic and
neuromuscular function
Hyponatremia
gain of water or loss of salt
Patient Centered Care
Monitor I&O, fluid restriction
with fluid overload
Weight
monitor respiratory
monitor VS and consciousness
respiratory for muscle weakness
Clinical Manifestations
lethargic
irritability
confusion
decreased DTR
orthostatic pressure
abdominal cramping
hypotension
anorexia
rapid thready pulse
N&V
Tachycardia
Risk Factors
Skin losses
heart failure
Renal losses
cirrhosis
excessive GI losses
IV administration of dextrose 5%
hyperglycemia
excessive water intake
older adult
Hypernatremia
loss of water or gain of salt
Clinical Manifestations
irritability
More Severe
further changes in LOC
siezure
muscle twitching
coma
lethargy
confusion
Patient-Centered Care
Diet, encourage water intake
and discourage sodium
Medication as prescribed
Monitor I&O
Monitor LOC
Risk Factors
kidney failure
aldosteronism
heat stroke
Fluid loss: fever, diaphoresis,
respiratory infection
water deprivation
Appropriate Levels: