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In the final part of our Fluids & Electrolytes Made Easy series, RN Bryant breaks down three of the most testable and often confusing electrolytes—calcium, magnesium, and phosphate—in a way that’s simple, easy to retain, and NCLEX-focused. 💊

We’ll cover:
✅ What each electrolyte does in the body
✅ Signs and symptoms of imbalances (hypo- and hyper-)
✅ Common causes and conditions linked to abnormal levels
✅ What nurses should assess, monitor, and teach
✅ Quick tips, memory hacks, and NCLEX-style logic

Perfect for nursing students, new grads, and anyone preparing for the NCLEX who wants to master electrolytes without the overwhelm.

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Nursing students—this one's for YOU. In this episode of The Daily Dose: Nursing with RN Bryant, we break down one of the most testable and life-threatening topics on the NCLEX: Potassium imbalances.

Whether you're prepping for boards or brushing up on patient care, you'll walk away understanding:

✅ What potassium actually does in the body
✅ Clear causes of hypokalemia & hyperkalemia
✅ Straightforward signs, symptoms, and WHY they happen
✅ Lifesaving nursing interventions & clinical priorities
✅ Real NCLEX-style questions to test your knowledge

📲 BONUS: Learn how to recognize ECG changes, prioritize interventions, and avoid the most common pitfalls nursing students make!

If you're serious about passing the NCLEX or becoming the sharpest nurse on your unit—you can't skip this episode.

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Welcome back to The Daily Dose: Nursing with RN Bryant! In today's episode—Part 2 of our in-depth NCLEX review on Fluids & Electrolytes—we’re exploring Sodium Imbalances. Whether you're prepping for your NCLEX, brushing up as a new grad, or looking to solidify your foundational knowledge, this episode breaks down Hyponatremia (low sodium) and Hypernatremia (high sodium) clearly and thoroughly.

Together, we'll cover:

• ✅ Easy-to-understand explanations of sodium’s critical role in fluid balance and nerve function.
• ✅ Common causes and risk factors of sodium imbalances.
• ✅ Signs and symptoms you can’t afford to miss—remember our helpful mnemonic, "FRIED SALT"!
• ✅ Detailed nursing interventions, including IV fluid selection, safety precautions, and patient monitoring.
• ✅ NCLEX-style clinical examples to boost your critical thinking.

Make sure you're subscribed so you don’t miss our next episode (Part 3), where we'll dive into Potassium Imbalances (Hypokalemia and Hyperkalemia), essential knowledge for managing cardiac patients.

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