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AP MOD. II-Fluids
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Term | Definition |
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dehydration | total volume of body fluids smaller than normal |
overhydration | total volume of body fluids larger than normal |
water intoxication | severe overhydration and accompanying electrolyte imbalance |
hypernatremia | increased blood sodium |
hyponatremia | low blood sodium levels |
hyperkalemia | high blood potassium levels |
hypokalemia | low blood potassium levels |
hypercalcemia | high blood calcium levels |
hypocalcemia | low blood calcium levels |