I can’t believe that it’s been 2.5 months since I’ve posted on Nursing Influence. Although, since I have grad school (my FNP program) to blame, I don’t quite feel as bad. :-P
I’ve been spending this gorgeous 70-degree January weekend inside studying fluid, electrolyte, & pH balance. I can definitely say that I’m getting quite a bit done. But, as I was reading I came across the most interesting fact of the week and wanted to share it here!
BNP (brain naturetic peptide) is one of the reasons why people feel the need to urinate after getting in the pool. The increased pressure on the body drives more fluid into systemic circulation which leads to a slight increase in preload. In response to the increased preload, the ventricle secretes BNP, which has a natriuretic effect and leads to an increase in urine production.
Who knew?!?! :)
