Hypocalcemia

What is the role of calcium in the body?  We are going to answer that question in this lesson and then identify some causes and risk factors for developing hypocalcemia, or low calcium levels.  We will then look at signs

Hyperkalemia

What is the function of potassium in the body?  We are going to answer that question in this lesson and then identify some causes and risk factors for developing hyperkalemia, or high potassium levels.  We will then look at signs

Hypokalemia

What is the function of potassium in the body?  We are going to answer that question in this lesson and then identify some causes and risk factors for developing hypokalemia, or low potassium levels.  We will then look at signs

Hypernatremia

Do you know what the function of sodium is within the body?  We are going to answer that question t in this lesson and then identify some causes and risk factors for developing hypernatremia, or high sodium levels.  We will

Hyponatremia

Do you know what the function of sodium is within the body?  We are going to answer that question in this lesson and then identify some causes and risk factors for developing hyponatremia, or low sodium levels.  We will also

Hypovolemia

In this lesson, we are going to go over what causes hypovolemia, or low fluid concentration in the blood, and identify some common signs and symptoms of the condition.  We will then go through testing and common lab results that

Isotonic Solutions

In this lesson, we are going to review isotonic solutions, how they are used for fluid therapy, and give some examples of types of these fluids.  We will also review potential side effects and contraindications of these fluids nurses need

Hypertonic Solutions

In this lesson, we are going to review hypertonic solutions, how they are used for fluid therapy, and give some examples of types of these fluids.  There are special considerations that need to be used with these fluids that differ