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Fluids, Electrolytes, Acid-Base

Resource : deWit, S. C., Stromberg, H. K., Vreeland Dallred, C. (2017). Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts and Practice (3rd ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
Across
Vomiting and ______________ can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances
Term used when a solution has less concentration in relation to the cells
Too little blood volume
A solution that is of equal solute concentration as cellular fluid
______________ triggers an automatic increase in respiration
Signs and Symptoms of this condition include firm subcutaneous tissue, low urine specific gravity, decreased serum sodium, and elevated blood pressure
Respiratory rate greater than 20 breaths per minute, resulting in respiratory alkalosis
Fluid within the cell is considered ______________ fluid.
Electrolyte that forms bones and teeth, essential for nerve and muscle activity
Major intracellular electrolyte
A buffer that neutralizes acids in the body and helps regulate acid-base balance
Excess alkaline or decrease if acid substances in blood. Considered to be greater than a pH of 7.45
Down
Signs and Symptoms of this condition include thirst, poor skin turgor, dizziness, postural hypotension, and dark concentrated urine
Where __________ goes, water flows
_____________ controls water movement and the body fluid distribution in the intracellular and extracellular compartments
The fluid in the spaces between cells
Excessive blood volume
Fluid outside of the cell is considered ____________________ fluid.
Term used when a solution has greater concentration in relation to the cells
Excess acid or lack of alkaline substances in blood. Considered to be less than a pH of 7.35
Fluid within the blood vessels
With a normal range of 1.3-2.1, this electrolyte is necessary for nerve transmission
Abnormal accumulation of fluid within the peritoneal cavity