| A | B |
|---|
| Hypernatremia | Sodium level greater than 145 |
| 1 liter water | Equals 2.2 lbs |
| Hyperkalemia | Potassium level greater than 5.0 |
| Hypokalemia | Potassium level less than 3.5 |
| Dehydration | Deficit in body fluid |
| Fluid Overload | Excessive body fluid |
| Water (H2O) | Main component of all body fluids making up 45-75% of the total body weight. |
| Intracellular | Within the cell |
| Intravascular | Within the blood vessels |
| Interstitial | Between cells |
| Osmosis | Movement of water lesser concentration to greater concentration passive movement |
| Insensible Fluid Loss | Can’t be measured |
| Sensible Fluid Loss | Can be measured |
| Electrolytes | When dissolved in water forms into ions. Provide inorganic chemicals for cellular reactions and control mechanisms. |
| Sodium (Na+) | Normal Levels 135-145 |
| Potassium (K+) | Normal Levels 3.5 – 5 mEq/L |
| Hyponatremia | Sodium level less than 135 |
