Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 39, Sodium Imbalances

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Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 39, Sodium Imbalances

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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: • Sodium's primary role is regulating fluid balance and neurological function; imbalances manifest as critical neurological changes. • Hyponatremia (low sodium) is often caused by water gain, as seen in SIADH, leading to cerebral edema with symptoms like confusion and seizures. • Hypernatremia (high sodium) is typically caused by water loss, as seen in Diabetes Insipidus, causing brain cell shrinkage with symptoms like lethargy and agitation. • The priority nursing action for severe sodium imbalances is ensuring patient safety, focusing on seizure precautions and frequent neurological assessments. • A key exam concept is the danger of rapid correction. Remember: "Low to high, the pons will die; high to low, the brain will blow." For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep

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