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MedSurg Nursing
Chapter 16: Electrolyte values and K+
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09/09/2005

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Term
Normal Bicarbonate Value
Definition
22-26 mEq/L
Term
Normal Cl level
Definition
96-106 mEq/L
Term
Normal Phosphate Level
Definition
2.8-4.5
Term
Normal Protein Level
Definition
6-8
Term
Normal Potassium Level
Definition
3.5-5.5
Term
Normal Magnesium Level
Definition
1.5-2.5
Term
Normal Sodium Level
Definition
135-145
Term
Normal Calcium Level
Definition
9-11
Term
Normal Arterial CO2 level
Definition
35-45
Term
Normal Arterial PO2 level
Definition
80-100
Term
What is the average insensible water loss per day?
Definition
900 ml
Term
1/2 of the bodies Mg is found where?
Definition
the bone
Term
Increased Epinepherine leads to what K+ condition?
Definition
HYPOkalemia
Term
Increased Insulin leads to what K+ condition?
Definition
HYPOkalemia
Term
Increased tissue repair leads to what K+ condition?
Definition
HYPOkalemia
Term
Hyperglycemia contributes to what K+ condition?
Definition
HYPOkalemia
Term
Sepsis does what to K+ levels?
Definition
HYPERkalemia
Term
Acidosis does what to K+ levels?
Definition
HYPERkalemia
Term
Crush injuries do what to K+ levels?
Definition
HYPERkalemia
Term
Clinical manifestations of hyperkalemia
Definition
Vfib and cardiac arrest
Term
What medication binds with K+ and is excreted into the stool, used to lower K+ levels
Definition
Kayexalate
Term
What IV fluid can be used to push K+ back into cells?
Definition
IV insulin
Term
Hyperkalemia is associated with what acid balance problem?
Definition
Respiratory acidosis
Term
Clinical manifestations of HYPOkalemia
Definition
paresthisia, decreased reflexes and RESPIRATORY changes
Term
Does Hyperkalemia affect the respiratory muscles?
Definition
NO
Term
Populations at risk for HYPERkalemia
Definition
1. Renal Failure
2. Trauma
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Populations at risk for HYPOkalemia
Definition
1. Renal Failure
2. Diuretic users
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