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Electrolyte values
6 electrolytes for our intro to fluid balance
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
11/04/2015

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What range is a balanced range for Sodium? (Na)
Definition
136-145 mEq/L
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What range is a balanced range for Potassium? (K)
Definition
3.5-5.0 mEq/L
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What range is a balanced range for Calcium? (Ca)
Definition
9-10.5 mg/dL
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What range is a balanced range for Chloride? (Cl)
Definition
98-106 mEq/L
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What range is a balanced range for Magnesium? (Mg)
Definition
1.3-2.1 mEq/L
Term
What range is a balanced range for Phosphorous (P)
Definition
3.0-4.5 mg/Dl
Term
What happens when you elevate Sodium? (4 issues, won't you think of the salt?)
Definition
Hypernatremia, dehydration, kidney disease, hypercortisolism.
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What happens when you elevate Potassium (K+)? (Intracellular fluid of dooooooom)
Definition
Hyperkalemia, dehydration, kidney disease, acidosis, adrenal insufficiency, crush injuries.
Term
Why are Crush injuries listed under elevated potassium (K+)?
Definition
Potassium is normally kept in balance within the body. However, excess potassium leaking from the cells will disrupt the conductivity of the heart, causing arrhythmias or even cardiac arrest.
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What happens when you elevate Chloride? (Cl-)
Definition
Hypercholimia, metabolic acidosis, respiratory alkalosis, hypercortisolism.
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What happens when you elevate Magnesium? (Mg)
Definition
Hypermagnesiumia, kidney disease, Hypothyroidism, adrenal insufficiency.
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What happens when you elevate Phosphorus? (P)
Definition
Hyperphosphatemia, kidney disease, hypoparathroidism, acidosis, hypocalcemia.
Term
What is the significance of abnormally low sodium? (Na)
Definition
Hyponatremia, fluid overload, liver disease, adrenal insufficiency
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What is the significance of abnormally low potassium? (K)
Definition
Hypokalemia, fluid overload, diuretic therapy, alkalosis, insulin administration, hyperaldosteronism.
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What is the significance of abnormally low calcium? (Ca)
Definition
Hypocalcemia, vitamin D deficiency, hypothyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, kidney disease, excessive intake of phosphorous containing foods and drinks.
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What is the significance of abnormally low chloride? (Cl)
Definition
Hypochloremia, fluid overload, excessive vomiting or diarrhea, adrenal insufficiency, diuretic diet.
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What is the significance of abnormally low magnesium? (Mg)
Definition
Hypomagnesemia, malnutrition, alcoholism, ketoacidosis
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What is the significance of abnormally low phosphorous?
Definition
Hypophosphatemia, chronic antacid use, hyperparathyroidism, hypercalcemia, vitamin D deficiency, alcoholism, malnutrition
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