1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Quick... list the signs and symptoms of hypernatremia! In this episode, we nail hypernatremia for the NCLEX with three memory tricks. FRIED: Flushed skin, Restlessness, Increased fluid retention and increased blood pressure, Edema, Decreased urinary output and dry mouth. SWINE: Sleepy, Weakness, Irritability, Neuromuscular excitability, Edema. SALT: Skin flushed, Agitation, Low-grade fever, Thirst. Plus MODEL for the causes: Medications or meals, Osmotic diuretics, Diabetes insipidus, Excessive water loss, Low water intake. In this episode we cover: hypernatremia defined as serum sodium above 145; normal serum sodium 135 to 145; too much sodium vs too little free water as causes; and why you must assess volume status before treating. Go to nursing.com/cheatsheets to get the must-know nursing mnemonics for NCLEX. And remember... Nursing Mnemonics drops a new episode every Wednesday... so we'll see you then. NURSING.com Podcast — NCLEX Prep for Nursing Students http://nrsng.libsyn.com/webpage <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/43010153/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/207678589