Electrolyte Panel Lab Values

Question 1

Sodium Reference Value

Answer 1

134 - 142 mEq/L

Question 2

Hypernatremia Lab Value
and
Clinical Implications

Answer 2

Na+ > 145 mEg/L
Impaired cognitive status
Seizure precautions for patients with PMHx

Question 3

Hyponatremia Lab Value
and
Clinical Impications

Answer 3

Na+ <130 mEq/L
Impaired cognitive status
Monitor for orthostatic hypotension

Question 4

Potassium Reference Value

Answer 4

3.7 - 5.1 mEq/L

Question 5

Hyperkalemia Lab Value
and
Clinical Implication

Answer 5

Serum potassium >5.5 mEq/L
At risk for cardiac issues at >5 mEq/L ; use symptoms based approach
May exhibit muscle weakness during intervention

Question 6

Hypokalemia Lab Value
and
Clinical Implication

Answer 6

<3.5 mEq/L use symptoms based approach

Severe hypokalemia <2.5 mEq/L collaborate with inter professional team