Sodium
Mar 18, 2023•4 min
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Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs
What is the Lab Name for Sodium (Na+) Lab Values?
Sodium
What is the Lab Abbreviation for Sodium?
Na+
What is Sodium in terms of Nursing Labs?
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, plays a role in blood pressure regulation, and stimulation of neuromuscular reactions. Sodium and water have a direct relationship; Water follows salt.
What is the Normal Range for Sodium?
135-145 mEq/L
What are the Indications for Sodium?
- Monitor:
- Extracellular osmolality
- Electrolyte balance
- Cushing Syndrome
- Hyperaldosteronism
- Dehydration
- Burn injury
- Azotemia (elevated nitrogen)
- Lactic acidosis (LA)
- Fever/excessive sweating
- Excessive IV fluids containing sodium
- Diabetes Insipidus
- Osmotic diuresis
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH)
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Diuretic use
- Metabolic acidosis
- Addison Disease
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Ascites
- Excessive Antidiuretic Hormone(ADH)
- Liver failure
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