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Hypokalemia Risk Factors?

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Overuse of diuretics, digoxin, & corticosteroids + Cushing’s Syndrome + Increased Aldosterone

GI Tract Losses (vomiting, diarrhea, prolonged NG suctioning)

Tap Water Enema + NPO + Kidney Disease + Alkalosis + Total Parenteral Nutrition + Water Intoxication

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Hypokalemia Symptoms?

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Decreased BP + Hypoactive Bowel Sounds + Reduced Deep Tendon Reflex + Shallow Breathing

Weak Pulse + Altered LOC + Anxiety + Confusion + Coma + N/V + Abdominal Distention + Weakness

Flattened T-Wave, Prominent U-Wave, ST Depression, Prolonged PR Interval

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What should nursing care for Hypokalemia look like?

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Administer K+ Replacement.
(NEVER give via IM, IV Bolus, or SUBQ Routes).

Monitor Urine Output + Respirations (For Shallow or Ineffective Breathing) + EKG + LOC + O2 Sat.

Assess Muscle Weakness + Deep Tendon Reflexes.

Implement Strict Fall Precautions & Encourage Foods Rich in K+.

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What foods are rich in Potassium?

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Avocados, Broccoli, Dairy Products, Bananas, Fruit Juices, Salt Substitutes, etc.

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What should a pt with Hypokalemia be taught about?

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What foods are rich in Potassium.

Avoid Diuretics and excessive Laxative use.

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What complications can be caused by Hypokalemia?

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Respiratory Failure

Cardiac Arrest

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Risk factors of Hyperkalemia?

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Overuse of salt substitutes + ACE Inhibitors + Potassium Sparring Diuretics + RBC Transfusions

Adrenal Insufficiency + Kidney Failure

Acidosis + Tissue Damage

Excessive Dietary Intake

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Symptoms of Hyperkalemia?

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Hypotension + Slow, Irregular Pulse

Restlessness + Irritability + Weakness

V-Fib + Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVC)
Peaked T Waves, Widened QRS

Diarrhea + Hyperactive Bowel Sounds + Oliguria

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What should nursing care for Hyperkalemia look like?

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Monitor Cardiac Rhythm + I&O + GI Symptoms + Lab Values.

Assess for Muscle Weakness.

Avoid Potassium Supplements (Oral or IV) + Administering Whole Blood Products + Foods High in Potassium.

Administer IV Fluids with Dextrose and Regular Insulin + Loop Diuretics, Albuterol, IV Insulin, Glucose.

Treat Severe Hyperkalemia with Calcium Gluconate Administration.

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What should a pt with Hyperkalemia be taught about?

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Low Potassium Diet:

Beverages Low in Potassium = Coffee + Ginger Ale + Root Beer + Tea

Fruits & Juices Low in Potassium = Raw Apples + Cranberries + Grapes + Cranberry & Grape Juice + Lettuce + Cabbage + Cucumbers + Green Beans

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What complication can be caused by Hyperkalemia?

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Cardiac Arrest

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Hypocalcemia Risk Factors?

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Acute Pancreatitis + Chronic Alcohol Use + Diarrhea + Vitamin D Deficiency + Renal Insufficiency + Loop Diuretics + Alkalosis

Hypomagnesemia + Hyperphosphatemia

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Hypocalcemia Symptoms?

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Hypotension + Fatigue / Weakness + Irritability.

Positive Chvostek Sign and Trousseau Sign.

Hyper Reflexes + Muscle Cramps + Numbness / Tingling of the Mouth + Seizures.

Prolonged QT Interval.

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What should nursing care for Hypocalcemia look like?

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Diet rich in Calcium + Vitamin D Supplementation + IV Calcium Gluconate Administration.

Closely assess pt’s who’ve had a recent Neck or Thyroid Surgery in the immediate Post-Op Phase.

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What should a pt with Hypocalcemia be taught about?

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Diet Education about what foods are high in Calcium

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Risk Factors of Hypercalcemia?

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Hyperparathyroidism + Cancer with Bone Metastasis.

Excessive Dairy Intake + Thiazide Diuretic and Calcium Containing Antacids.

Paget Disease + Prolonged Immobilization + Acidosis.

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Symptoms of Hypercalcemia?

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Bone Pain / Fractures + HTN + Confusion + Fatigue/Lethargy + Depressed Reflexes + Kidney Stones.

N/V + Polyuria/Dehydration + Seizures.

Ventricular Dysrhythmias.
Short ST & QT Interval.

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What should nursing care for Hypercalcemia look like?

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Avoid any meds that increase Calcium.

Increase Weight Bearing Activity.

Maintain a Low Calcium Diet + Maintain Adequate Hydration (3,000-4,000 mL of Fluid Daily).

For Severe Hypercalcemia, administer IV Isotonic Saline & Calcitonin. Dialysis is for Life-Threatening Situations.

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What should a pt with Hypercalcemia be taught about?

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Do More Weight Bearing Activities + Diet Restrictions + Fluid Intake Requirements

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Risk Factors for Hypophosphatemia?

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Chronic Alcohol Use + Chronic Diarrhea + Diabetic Ketoacidosis + Malnutrition + Phosphate Binding Antacids + Respiratory Alkalosis + Hyperparathyroidism

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Symptoms of Hypophosphatemia?

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Confusion + Muscle Weakness (Including Respiratory Muscles) + Seizures + Rickets + Osteomalacia

HF + Dysrhythmias

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What should nursing care for Hypophosphatemia look like?

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Increase Oral Intake of Phosphate (Dairy Products, Phosphate Supplements, etc.)

For Severe Hypophosphatemia, administer IV Sodium Phosphate or Potassium.

If giving IV replacement, monitor Phosphate Level every 6-12 hrs.

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What should you teach a pt with Hypophosphatemia about?

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High Phosphate Diet.

Report any increasing Bone Pain.

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What complications can be caused by Hypophosphatemia?

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Hypocalcemia + Hyperkalemia + Hypotension + Dysrhythmias

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Risk Factors for Hyperphosphatemia?

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Excessive Intake of Phosphate-Containing Laxatives

Hyperthermia + Hypoparathyroidism + Fleet Enema + Renal Failure + Sickle Cell Anemia

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Symptoms of Hyperphosphatemia?

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Hyper Reflexes + Hypocalcemia + Seizures + Numbness / Tingling in Extremities

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What should nursing care for Hyperphosphatemia look like?

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Restrict intake of high phosphate foods.

Administer Phosphate Binding Agents (Like Calcium Gluconate).

Dialysis if Severe.

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What should a pt with Hyperphosphatemia be taught about?

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Low Phosphate Diet

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Risk Factors for Hypomagnesemia?

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Acute Pancreatitis + Chronic Alcohol Use + GI Tract Loss + Hyperglycemia + Prolonged Malnutrition + Proton Pump Inhibitor Use + Increased Urine Output

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Symptoms of Hypomagnesemia?

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Positive Trousseau & Chvostek’s Sign.

Confusion + Hyperactive Deep Tendon Reflex + Muscle Cramps.

Tremors + Seizures + Vertigo.

Bounding Pulse + HTN.

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What should nursing care for Hypomagnesemia look like?

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Oral Supplements + Increase Dietary Intake.

IV Magnesium Sulfate if Severe OR if Hypocalcemia is present at the same time as Hypomagnesemia.

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What things should a pt with Hypomagnesemia be taught about?

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High Magnesium Diet

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Risk Factors for Hypermagnesemia?

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Adrenal Insufficiency + Hyperthyroidism + Metastatic Bone Cancer + Renal Failure.

IV Magnesium Administration + Antacid & Laxatives containing Magnesium.

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Symptoms for Hypermagnesemia?

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Decreased Deep Tendon Reflexes + Flushed Warm Skin + Lethargy / Drowsiness + N/V + Muscle Weakness.

Hypotension + Bradycardia + Urinary Retention.

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What should nursing care for Hypermagnesemia look like?

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Stop Magnesium containing meds + Limit Dietary Intake + Increase Fluid Intake.

Always give IV Magnesium on an Infusion Pump, monitor Reflexes frequently.

Keep IV Calcium Gluconate on hand if giving an IV Magnesium Replacement.

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What things should a pt with Hypermagnesemia be taught about?

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Dietary Restrictions

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Foods high in Calcium?

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Dairy Products + Kale + Broccoli + Oranges + Almonds + Sardines

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What foods are high in Magnesium?

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Spinach + Cashews + Avocado + Black Beans + Dark Chocolate + Bananas + Peanut Butter + Salmon

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Hyponatremia Risk Factors?

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Excessive Sweating + Diuretics + Wound Drainage + NG Tube Suction + Kidney Disease.

NPO + Low Sodium Diet.

Cerebral Salt Wasting Syndrome + Hyperglycemia + Decreased production of Aldosterone.

Hypotonic IV Fluid.

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Hyponatremia Symptoms?

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Hyperactive Bowel Sounds + Abdominal Cramping + Nausea.

Tachycardia + Diminished Pulses + Hypotension + Fatigue.

Decreased Deep Tendon Reflexes + Bounding Pulse + Headache.

Confusion + Muscle Weakness + Seizures + Dizziness.

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What should nursing care for Hyponatremia look like?

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Promote a High Sodium Diet.

IV Fluids (Lactated Ringer’s, Normal Saline, Isotonic Solutions).

Restrict Water Intake as Prescribed.

Monitor I&O + Daily Weight + Vitals + LOC.

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What should a pt with Hyponatremia be taught about?

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Daily Weight
High Sodium Diet
Keep a Food Diary
Read Food Labels

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What are the complications that can be caused by Hyponatremia?

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Coma + Seizures + Respiratory Arrest

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Risk Factors for Hypernatremia?

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Kidney Failure + Cushing’s Syndrome + Aldosteronism.

Excessive Intake of Sodium + Water Deprivation + Tube Feedings without adequate water supplement.

Diabetes Insipidus + Heatstroke + Burns + Watery Stools + Hyperventilation.

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Symptoms of Hypernatremia?

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Thirst + Restlessness + Irritability + Dry Mouth + Nausea/Vomiting + Anorexia + Occasional Diarrhea.

Tachycardia + Hypotension.

Muscle Twitching + Decreased or Absent Deep Tendon Reflexes + Seizures + Coma.

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What should nursing care for Hypernatremia look like?

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Monitor LOC + Vitals + Lung Sounds + I&O + Potassium (If Diuretics are Administered).

Encourage Water Intake + Provide Oral Hygiene.

Give Seizure Precautions.

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What should a pt with Hypernatremia be taught about?

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Daily Weights (Notify Provider if 1-2 lb gain in 24 hrs).

Low Sodium Diet.

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What complications can be caused by Hypernatremia?

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Seizures, Convulsions, Death

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What are some foods that are high in Sodium?

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Broth, Tomato Juice, Canned Foods, etc.

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What is the Trousseau Sign?

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Hand / Finger Spasm caused by inflating a BP Cuff for a few minutes

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What is the Chvostek Sign?

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Contraction of the Facial Muscles in response to a light tap of the Facial Nerve in front of the Ear

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