Hypernatremia Nursing Mnemonic   You are FRIED from learning about sodium   Flushed skin Restlessness:  irritability Increased fluid retention and increased BP Edema:  peripheral and pitting Decreased urinary output, dry mouth   SWINE   (bacon has high amounts of sodium)   Sleepy – lethargy (typically the very first sign!) Weakness Irritability Neuromuscular excitability Edema   […]
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