Lewis et al: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, 7th edition Key Points Chapter 17: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances •…

Slide 1Hypernatremia and Fluid Resuscitation Staci Smith, DO Slide 2 Hypernatremia serum sodium level >145 mEq/L hypertonic by definition usually due to loss of hypotonic…

Slide 1 BIOCHEMICAL INDICES OF WATER-MINERAL METABOLISM Slide 2 Patients may develop lethargy, weakness, confusion, delirium, and seizures, especially in the presence of…

Hypernatremia and Fluid Resuscitation Staci Smith, DO Hypernatremia serum sodium level >145 mEq/L hypertonic by definition usually due to loss of hypotonic fluid occasionally…

BIOCHEMICAL INDICES OF WATER-MINERAL METABOLISM Patients may develop lethargy, weakness, confusion, delirium, and seizures, especially in the presence of an abnormal serum…

Hypernatremia and Fluid Resuscitation Staci Smith, DO Hypernatremia serum sodium level >145 mEq/L hypertonic by definition usually due to loss of hypotonic fluid occasionally…

BIOCHEMICAL INDICES OF WATER-MINERAL METABOLISM Patients may develop lethargy, weakness, confusion, delirium, and seizures, especially in the presence of an abnormal serum…