
Overview

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This 26-minute tutorial from Simple Nursing provides visual memorization techniques to master fluid and electrolyte concepts for nursing exams and clinical practice. Learn easy-to-remember tricks for key electrolytes including sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphate, and chloride. Master normal lab values, food sources, and signs of imbalances while understanding the critical difference between hemodilution and hemoconcentration. The comprehensive lesson covers the physiology of electrolytes, common imbalances, and practical memory aids to quickly recall values that appear frequently on NCLEX RN and LPN exams. The content is organized into clear sections including electrolyte physiology, individual electrolyte reviews, memorization techniques, dietary sources, depletion signs, and fluid balance concepts, concluding with a helpful 2-minute recap to reinforce key points.
Syllabus
00:00 Introduction
01:53 Physiology of Electrolytes
02:44 Electrolyte Imbalances
04:16 Potassium
04:53 Sodium
06:42 Magnesium
07:46 Calcium
09:20 Phosphate
10:15 Chloride
11:43 Memorizing Electrolyte Values
13:40 Electrolyte Food Sources
16:33 Electrolyte Depletion
19:25 Hemodilution vs Hemoconcentration
22:53 2 Minute Recap
25:08 Conclusion
Taught by
Simple Nursing