Fluid and electrolyte imbalances

For each of the following fluid and electrolyte imbalances, you need to EXPLAIN HOW each of the following etiologic factors actually cause the imbalance to occur.

1. Hyponatremia a. excessive ADH b. adrenal insufficiency 2. Hypernatremia a. diabetes insipidus 3. Hypokalemia a. hyperaldosteronism b. alkalosis 4. Hyperkalemia a. kidney disease b. adrenal insufficiency 5. Hypocalcemia a. kidney disease b. pancreatitis 6. Hypercalcemia a. hyperparathyroidism
   PART 2: (5 pts)
   Create a chart to compare and contrast Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis using the categories below. You can insert a table into your discussion post using the table tool when you create the thread, or you can copy and paste your table as a JPG or other picture into the thread directly.
2. Etiology 2. Pathophysiology – explain the damage to the respiratory tract (including structures affected) 3. Clinical Manifestations a. Physical appearance/manifestations b. Blood gases (02, CO2, Hct – Increased or decreased) c. Lung volumes (TLC, RV, VC – increased or decreased)

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