Question

What are signs and symptoms of hypernatremia? 2.What test result would you expect in a patient who is diagnosed with hypernatremia? 3.What treatment should be given to a patient with hypernatremia?

Answer 1

ANSWER.

* An electrolyte disorder characterized by elevated blood sodium level is called

hypernatremia.

* Signs and symptoms of hypernatremia.

* Altered level of conciousness.

* Weakness.

* Nausea.

* Excessive thirst.

* Anorexia.

* Muscle twitching.

* Irritability.

* Confusion.

* Test result expected in a patient who diagnosed with hypernatemia.

* In a hyperntremia patient blood sodium level will be above

145 mEq/L (Normal sodium level in blood ; 137 - 145 mEq/L).

* Treatment for patient with hypernatremia.

* Main cause of hypernatremia is dehydration so administration of

oral or intravenous fluids helps to maintain normal blood sodium level.

* Hypernatremia patient should follow a low soidum diet to maintain

normal blood sodium level.