Electrolytes Flashcards
Normal lab value for Sodium Na+?
135-145 mEq/L
Most common type of dehydration?
Isotonic
What is the best indicator for fluid gains and losses?
Changes in daily weight
Most important areas to monitor during dehydration therapy?
Pulse rate and quality and urine output
Name causes of Hypervolemia?
Heart Failure, Renal Failure, Liver Failure!! Others-Cancer, drug therapy, high sodium intake, protein malnutrition
Signs and Symptoms to assess for for Hypervolemia?
Dyspnea, Crackles in lungs, bounding pulse, increased BP, constant irritating cough, JVD, Pitting edema, rapid weight gain, Changes in LOC
Patient with CHF admitted with complaints of SOB, lung sounds are bilaterally coarse with an oxygen saturation of 92% on O2 at 2 Liters. The Nurse anticipates
A: Administering a diuretic
B: Educating the patient on daily weight monitoring.
C: Elevating the patients feet on pillows
D: Administering IV fluids
A: Administering a diuretic
Name a specific form of Hypoproteinemia?
Hypoalbuminemia
Normal lab value for Potassium K+?
3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Normal lab value for Calcium Ca++?
9.0-10.5 mg/dL
Normal lab value for Magnesium Mg++?
1.3-2.1 mEq/L
Normal lab value for Chloride Cl-?
98.106 mEq/L
Normal lab value for Phosphate PO4-?
3.0-4.5 mEq/L
What are the names for the imbalances for Sodium?
Hyponatremia and Hypernatremia
What are the names for the imbalances for Potassium?
Hypokalemia and Hyperkalemia