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Podcast: Lab Values Podcast (Nursing Podcast, normal lab values for nurses for NCLEX®) by NRSNG
Episode:

Sodium (Na+) Lab Values
Category: Religion & Spirituality
Duration: 00:04:07
Publish Date: 2023-09-25 07:00:00
Description:

Normal 135-145 mEq/L

Indications

  • Monitor:
  • Extracellular osmolality
  • Electrolyte imbalance

Description Sodium (Na+) is the most abundant cation in extracellular fluid. Sodium aids in osmotic pressure, renal retention and excretion of water, acid-base balance, regulation of other cations and anions in the body. Sodium plays a role in blood pressure regulation and stimulation of neuromuscular reactions. Sodium and water have a direct relationship; water follows salt.

What would cause increased levels?

  • Cushing Syndrome
  • Hyperaldosteronism
  • Dehydration
  • Burn injury
  • Azotemia (elevated nitrogen)
  • Lactic acidosis (LA)
  • Fever/excessive sweating
  • Excessive IV fluids containing sodium
  • Diabetes Insipidus
  • Osmotic diuresis

What would cause decreased levels?

  • Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
  • Syndrome of Inappropriate
  • Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH)
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Diuretic use
  • Metabolic acidosis
  • Addison’s Disease
  • Nephrotic Syndrome
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Ascites
  • Excessive Antidiuretic
  • Hormone(ADH)
  • Liver failure
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