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Hyponatremia- Definition, Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SALT LOSS)

Hyponatremia- Definition, Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SALT LOSS)

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SALT LOSS

  • S-Stupor/coma
  • A-Anorexia, N&V
  • L-Lethargy
  • T-Tendon reflexes decreased
  • L-Limp muscles (weakness)
  • O-Orthostatic hypotension
  • S-Seizures/headache
  • S-Stomach cramping

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Hyponatremia is decreased levels of sodium in the blood. It can be caused by inadequate sodium or excess free water which leads to lower concentration of sodium. Sodium and potassium work together to allow depolarization of muscles. Low sodium levels can limit this ability and cause muscle weakness. Sodium in the blood helps maintain the oncotic pressure. If fluid leaves the blood vessels, it can lead to decreased blood pressure.

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Fluids & Electrolytes

Concepts Covered:

  • Eating Disorders
  • Cardiac Disorders
  • Renal Disorders
  • Disorders of the Posterior Pituitary Gland
  • Disorders of Pancreas
  • Disorders of the Thyroid & Parathyroid Glands
  • Disorders of the Adrenal Gland
  • Pregnancy Risks
  • Studying
  • Urinary System
  • Circulatory System
  • Integumentary Disorders
  • Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
  • Shock
  • Acute & Chronic Renal Disorders
  • Immunological Disorders
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Labor Complications

Study Plan Lessons

Potassium-K (Hyperkalemia, Hypokalemia)
ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) Inhibitors
Fluid Volume Overload
Hypernatremia – Signs and Symptoms 2 Nursing Mnemonic (FRIED)
Hypernatremia – Signs and Symptoms 3 Nursing Mnemonic (SALT)
Hypertonic Solutions (IV solutions)
Hypocalcemia – Definition, Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (CATS)
Hyponatremia- Definition, Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SALT LOSS)
Hypotonic Solutions (IV solutions)
Addisons Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (STEROID)
Addisons Disease
Cushings Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (STRESSED)
Cushing’s Syndrome Case Study (60 min)
Hypertonic Solutions (IV solutions)
Hypotonic Solutions (IV solutions)
Intake and Output (I&O)
Chloride-Cl (Hyperchloremia, Hypochloremia)
Diuretics (Loop, Potassium Sparing, Thiazide, Furosemide/Lasix)
Electrolytes – Location in Body Nursing Mnemonic (PISO)
Electrolytes Involved in Cardiac (Heart) Conduction
Fluid & Electrolytes Course Introduction
Fluid Shifts (Ascites) (Pleural Effusion)
Fluid Volume Deficit
Furosemide (Lasix) Nursing Considerations
Hypotonic Solutions (IV solutions)
Hypertonic Solutions (IV solutions)
Intake and Output (I&O)
Magnesium-Mg (Hypomagnesemia, Hypermagnesemia)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cushings Syndrome
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hypovolemic Shock
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for SIADH (Syndrome of Inappropriate antidiuretic Hormone Secretion)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Acute Kidney (Renal) Injury (AKI)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Chronic Kidney (Renal) Disease (CKD)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Acute Kidney Injury
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Addison’s Disease (Primary Adrenal Insufficiency)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Cushing’s Disease
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Fluid Volume Deficit
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hyperparathyroidism
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hypoparathyroidism
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hypovolemic Shock
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Nephrotic Syndrome
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Nutrition Imbalance
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Vomiting / Diarrhea
Pediatric Gastrointestinal Dysfunction – Diarrhea
Phosphorus-Phos
Potassium-K (Hyperkalemia, Hypokalemia)
Renal (Kidney) Fluid & Electrolyte Balance
Sodium-Na (Hypernatremia, Hyponatremia)
Vomiting
Fluid Compartments
Fluid Pressures
Isotonic Solutions (IV solutions)
Calcium-Ca (Hypercalcemia, Hypocalcemia)