Please Define the Following Key Terms

question 41

Short Answer

Please define the following key terms.
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Definitions:

Infusion Rate

The speed at which a drug or substance is administered intravenously into the bloodstream.

Hypernatremia

A medical condition characterized by an abnormally high concentration of sodium in the blood, often caused by dehydration or an imbalance in water and electrolyte levels.

Serum Electrolytes

Minerals found in the blood, such as sodium, potassium, and chloride, that are vital for maintaining fluid balance, muscle contractions, and neural activity.

Gravity Flow

The movement of liquid in response to gravity without the use of pumps or other mechanical aids.