Delve into the essential nursing knowledge around sodium imbalances—hyponatremia and hypernatremia—as we explore their causes, fluid balance implications, key clinical signs, and NCLEX-relevant interventions to ensure safe, effective patient care.

Chapters
00:05 Introduction to Sodium Imbalances
00:37 Hyponatremia Defined and Fluid Link
01:40 Causes of Hyponatremia
02:54 Clinical Signs: Hyponatremia
04:47 Nursing Interventions: Hyponatremia
06:16 Transition to Hypernatremia
06:20 Hypernatremia Defined and Causes
07:47 Hypernatremia Assessment
09:30 Nursing Interventions: Hypernatremia
11:01 1-Minute NCLEX Summary
12:20 Final Wrap-Up and Advice

Master the essentials of fluid volume deficit—also known as dehydration—as we break down the types (isotonic, hypertonic, and hypotonic), key assessment findings, lab markers, and critical nursing interventions to boost your NCLEX prep and elevate clinical care.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Importance of Dehydration
00:14 Treatment Goals and Overview
01:00 Types of Dehydration Explained
01:14 Isotonic Dehydration (Hypovolemia)
02:33 Hypertonic Dehydration and Causes
03:48 Hypotonic Dehydration and Triggers
05:04 Clinical Assessment: Cardiovascular to Renal
06:28 Skin, GI, and Weight Indicators
07:05 Lab Findings in Dehydration
07:42 Nursing Interventions and Monitoring
08:12 Fluid Replacement: Oral and IV
09:41 Medication Management and Recap

Build a rock-solid foundation in fluid and electrolyte balance as we unpack compartment distribution, passive and active transport, hormonal regulation, and the vital role of osmolality—core knowledge every nurse needs for both NCLEX prep and real-world clinical care.

Chapters

• (00:00) - Introduction
• (00:50) - Defining Electrolytes and Milliequivalents
• (01:54) - Body Fluid Compartments Explained
• (02:43) - Intracellular vs. Extracellular Fluids
• (03:30) - Third Spacing and Clinical Relevance
• (04:28) - Edema vs. Third Spacing
• (05:13) - Body Water Composition by Age
• (06:07) - Movement of Fluids – Diffusion, Osmosis
• (07:13) - Capillary Dynamics and Filtration
• (08:27) - Lymphatic System and Edema
• (08:48) - Osmolality and Plasma Concentration
• (09:50) - Active Transport Mechanisms
• (10:29) - Fluid Intake – Sources and Volumes
• (11:02) - Fluid Output – Kidneys and Insensible Loss
• (12:14) - Hormonal Control – Aldosterone and ADH
• (13:17) - Final Recap and NCLEX Relevance

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