Section: 2.2.1 - Electrolyte Imbalances (Part 1) | Medical-Surgical 1 | NextGenU.org
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Student Learning Outcomes:
- Define the term “electrolytes.”
- Correlate laboratory data and clinical manifestations related to disorders in sodium imbalance, potassium imbalance, and calcium imbalance.
- Discuss the causes of these electrolyte imbalances.
- Identify the signs/symptoms of electrolyte imbalance in the body.
- Discuss the nursing implications in treating clients with electrolyte imbalances (including considerations for the elderly).
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Required Learning Resources and Activities
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Read Chapter 15.6. (29 minutes)
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Read Electrolyte imbalance symptoms, what causes it and how to treat it, foods that are high in electrolytes, and Everything you need to know about electrolytes. (27 minutes)
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Slide Dick Presentation
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Quiz Unit
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Quiz: Unit 2.2.1
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