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What is the most abundant
cation
in the ECF
soduim(Na+)
Sodium has a ________ electrolyte charge
positive
What are normal serum sodium levels
136-145mEq/L
What sodium levels can be used to assess kidney function
urine sodium levels
What is the main source of sodium
salt
What is the AI for sodium
1500mg(3/4 tsp), but 2400mg(1tsp) max
What are the functions of sodium
Maintain osmotic pressure
Regulates renal retention & excreation of water
Regulates potassium & chloride levels
Stimulates neuromuscular reactions
What is sodium exchanged for to maintain acid-balance base levels
potassium or hydrogen
What gets absorbed with(not in exchange for) sodium to keep acid-base levels balanced
chloride or bicarb
What causes hyponatremia
excessive water in the body:
Sodium free solutions
Water intoxication
Diuretics with sodium restrictions
Renal failure
Diabetic acidosis w/polyuria
Excessive diarrhea & vomiting w/only water replacement
Addisons disease
What are the S&S of hypoantremia
Headache
Muscle cramps
Weakness
Memory loss
Hard time concentrating
Decreased appetite
What is hypernatremia
loss of large volumes of body fluid without salt concentration loss
What are causes of hypernatremia
Fever
Hyperventilation
Infection
Excessive diaphoresis
Watery diarrhea
Overuse of IV saline solutions
Impaired renal function
Decreased sodium excreation
Corticosteroid use
What are the signs of hypernatremia
Increased thirst
dry flushed skin
poor skin tugor
hypotension
dry mucous membranes
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Minerals Sodium
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Minerals Sodium
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7/24/2012, 9:34:32 AM
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