Electrolytes & Fluids Flashcards
If it is **bolded** then highly important Review Intro to Fluids flashcards especially Hypo., Iso., and Hypertonic fluids
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Hydrostatic = _________ force
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pushing
2
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Hydrostatic pushes fluid out of
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capillaries
3
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Hydrostatic pressure is exerted by
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pumping of heart
4
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Oncotic is the __________ force
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pulling
5
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Oncotic pulls fluid out of
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tissues and into capillaries
6
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Oncotic pressure is exerted by
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non-diffusible plasma proteins … albumin
7
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Albumin def
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protein that is soluble in water and coagulable by heat
8
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What does the body use to maintain fluid balance in the body?
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- Kidneys
- ADH
- RAAS
- Aldosterone
- ANP
9
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Kidneys
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adjust urine volume and excrete electrolytes
10
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ADH medication form and controls what?
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vasopressin; controls retention
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RAAS system hormone order
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Renin
Angiotensinogen
Angiotensin 1
Angiotensin 2
Aldosterone
12
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Aldosterone is a
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water regulator
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ANP _______ ________ volume.
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reduces fluid
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ANP stands for
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Atrial natriuretic peptide
15
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Kidneys are considered
Hint: Royal
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King
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ALWAYS check _____ __________ before med admin.
- What lab value do you check?
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renal function
- creatinine
17
Q
High BUN but low Creatinine
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Dehydrated
18
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High Creatinine and High BUN
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renal failure
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Calcium is related to what vitamin
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D
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What are the 7 functions of the kidneys?
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- control ACID-base balance
- control WATER balance
- maintaining ELECTROLYTE balance
- removing TOXINS and waste products out
- controlling BLOOD PRESSURE
- producing ERYTHOPOIETIN
- activating VITAMIN D
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ADH medication
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Vasopressin
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Vasopressin controls
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water retention
23
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In the nephron, water is reabsorbed where
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distal tubule
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If the patient’s body is dehydrated, then what chain of events occurs?
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RAAS
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Where fluid flows
electrolytes go
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What is the difference between ADH and aldosterone
ADH retains water
Aldosterone retains sodium and water
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Aldosterone causes kidneys to
retain sodium and water
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Aldosterone causes the body to excrete
potassium
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Low aldosterone, potassium
high (hyperkalemia)
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High aldosterone, potassium
low (hypokalemia)
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Aldosterone increases
fluid volume (sodium and water)
BP
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Ultimate goal of Aldosterone and RAAS
increases reabsorption of sodium and water
excretion of potassium
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RAAS is activated by
low serum sodium
**decreased cardiac output due to decreased ECF**
ischemia in kidneys
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Low sodium, decreased cardiac output, and kidney ischemia can cause what to be released
renin
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RAAS system's ultimate goal
bp elevation
increased fluid
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Angiotensinogen is a
glycoprotein made in the liver
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What converts Angiotensin 1 to Angiotensin 2?
an enzyme from the pulmonary bed
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Angiotensin 2 is a powerful/POTENT
vasoconstrictor
- elevates BP through peripheral vasoconstriction
- Stimulation of aldosterone secretion
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ACE inhibitors stop
Angiotensin 1 from converting Angiotensin 2 emzyme from working
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Aldosterone is a
mineralocorticoid that helps control sodium utilization
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Aldosterone is released by the
adrenal cortex
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What does Aldosterone do?
reabsorbs water with sodium following
- increases plasma volume
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ANP is produced and stored where?
in atria
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BNP is released
when the heart can't pump the way it should
- heart failure and severity ( > 100 )
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BNP is what type of lab test?
blood test
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ANP does what?
- stops RAAS
- **decreases BP by vasodilation**
- reduces fluid volume by increasing the secretion of sodium and water
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Hypovolemia vs Dehydration
Hypovolemia = loss of ECF including water and sodium
Dehydration = water loss alone
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What is perfusion?
Oxygen to the bloodstream
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Dehydration is common in the
elderly
- because they are less thirsty
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S/S of Dehydration
**red and dry mouth**
**Thirst**
**Oliguria**
less and more concentrated urine
**dizzy, confused**
decreased skin turgor
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Hypovolemia
ECF volume is reduced
- results in decreased tissue perfusion
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Dehydration is
pure water loss from total body water
ECF 1/3
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Dehydration is ALWAYS
hypernatremic
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Treatment of dehydration
free water administration
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Electrolytes are
separate into ions (changed particles) when dissolved in water
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Electrolyte purposes
- ions found in our body fluids
- conduct electricity and energy
- **control body fluids**
- **maintain homeostasis**
- communicate cell to cell, nerve to nerve, organ to organ
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Cations are a ________ charge
positive
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Anions are a ________ charge
negative
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Cation electrolyte
Na+
K+
Ca++
Mg+
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Potassium is more common in the
intracellular
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Sodium is more common in
extracellular
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Anion electrolytes
Cl
HCO3 (Bicarbonate)
Phosphate
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Depletion of electrolytes
Vomiting
Peeing (urination)
Pooping (BM)
Sweating
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Magnesium (Mg+) normal levels
1.5-2.5
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Calcium and phosphorus have a/an __________ relationship
inverse
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Phosphorus normal levels
2.4-4.5**
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Potassium (K+) normal levels**
3.5-5.0
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Calcium (Ca+) normal levels
8.5-10.5**
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Chloride (Cl-) normal levels
95-105
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Sodium (Na+)**
135-145
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What foods are rich in Potassium?
fruits, **green leafy vegetables, spinach**, salt substitutes
- bananas and berry families
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What foods are rich in Sodium?
**table salt, cheese**, spices, canned, **processed foods (lunchmeat)**
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What foods are rich in Magnesium?
**spinach, almonds**, yogurt, green vegetables
**Dark chocolate** = excellent Mg+ source
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What foods are rich in Calcium?
**milk, cheese**, green vegetables
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What foods are rich in phosphorus?
dairy, meats and **beans**
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What foods are rich in Chloride?
salty foods and salt substitutes, canned foods,
Vegetables such as **tomatoes, lettuce, celery** and olives
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Sodium functions
maintain blood pressure
blood volume
pH balance (acid-base)
controlling nerve impulses
stimulating muscle contractions
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Sodium key items
big impact on body’s fluid balance
major electrolyte in extracellular fluid
controls water balance
regulated by ADH & aldosterone, Na+ K+ pump
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If the patient has a low or high sodium level, what assessment would you do? Possible intervention?
Neurological
Safety and fall bundle
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With sodium think
**Brain**, Neuro checks, Safety
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Hyponatremia Causes
dilution on sodium
- SIADH**
- water intoxication**
- psychogenic polydipsia
- hypotonic fluids**
- inadequate sodium intake
- increased Na diet
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SIADH
impaired water excretion caused by an **inability to suppress the secretion of ADH**
**water retention** causes dilution sodium
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Water intoxication
retaining fluid & sodium causing hemodilution of Na+
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Psychogenic polydipsia
excessive fluid intake without physiologic stimuli
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Hypotonic fluids
shifts solutes into the cells
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Inadequate sodium intake types
fasting
NPO status
low Na+ diet
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What is the 4 D's
diarrhea
diuretics
drainage
diaphoresis (sweating)
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What device is famous for depleting sodium and other electrolytes?
NG tube
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Increased Na+ excretion
**4D’s - diarrhea, diuretics, drainage, diaphoresis**
Vomiting
Kidney disease
**Hypoaldosteronism (Addison’s)**
sodium loss and water retention
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3 Flavors of Hyponatremia
Euvolemic
Hypovolemic
Hypervolemic
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Euvolemic Hyponatremia
Low Na+ with (ECF) volume normal
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Hypovolemic Hyponatremia
Na+ loss with ECF volume depletion
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Hypervolemic Hyponatremia
Na+ loss with increased ECF volume
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What is the mild S/S of hyponatremia?
Mild = headache, nausea/vomiting, fatigue
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What are the moderate S/S of hyponatremia?
lethargy, weakness, **altered LOC**
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What are the severe S/S of hyponatremia? (Below 120)
**seizures, respiratory arrest, death**
brainstem herniation
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What can a nurse do when suspecting Hyponatremia
Replace Sodium slowly
Stop Sodium Wasting Diuretics
Provide IV Fluids/medications
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Every time you give an electrolyte, you give it
SLOWLY and recommended rate
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Why do you Replace Sodium slowly
**avoid fluid overload** due to fluid shifting with sodium
can **lead to neuro damage if given too rapidly**
**0.5 mEq/L per hour MAXIMUM**
6 - 12 pts in a 24-hour period
**Check Na+ levels every 2-4 hours**
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Stop Sodium Wasting Diuretics
loop diuretics; thiazides
may need to switch to spironolactone
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Spironolactone is a
potassium sparing
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The thiazide and loop diuretics need to have strict monitoring of
electrolytes
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What fluid would you give to someone with mild to moderate hypovolemic hyponatremia?
0.9% Normal saline to correct fluid volume status & Na+
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What fluid would you give to someone **with severe
hypovolemic hyponatremia**?
**3% normal saline (hypertonic solution)**
- give through a central line = highly caustic on veins
- gets rid of cell swelling away from the brain
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What medication would you give to someone with hypervolemic hyponatremia?
give osmotic diuretics and fluid restriction
- **Mannitol – excretes water but not Na+**
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What fluid would you use for SIADH?
EUVOLEMIC (normal volume with low Na)
- restrict fluid intake
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Severe hyponatremia is
less than 120
- not increase by more than 6-12 mEq/L in first 24 hours
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What is the order of interventions during severe hyponatremia?
**administer 3% saline IV slowly** - 6 to12 pts in a 24-hour period
Plan for CVAD
Insert indwelling catheter for **strict I&Os**
Perform **neurologic checks every 2-4 hours**
Keep on **bedrest**
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What is key when dealing with cerebral involvement?
safety
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When administering 3% saline why go through a CVAD?
highly caustic to veins
- But can be given through peripheral veins
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If hyponatremia is overcorrected too quickly,
**demyelination syndrome** causing damage to nerve cells in the brain
- **Locked-in syndrome**
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SIADH full name
Syndrome of Inappropriate Anti-diuretic hormone
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SIADH-euvolemic hyponatremia
**TOO MUCH ADH**
high levels of ADH = **retain water**
upsets electrolytes, especially SODIUM
Increased water retention
**Diluted sodium**
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Mnemonic for SIADH
**SI**ADH
- **S**oaked **I**nside
- **S**top **U**rination
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Causes (3 Ss) of SIADH: Most common
Small cell lung cancer
**Severe brain trauma**
**Sepsis infections of the brain**
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ADH is created in
pituitary gland
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Mnemonic for ADH
**A**dds **D**a **H**2O
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What are the different types of Synthetic ADH?
Desmopressin, Vasopressin
** Pressin the BP up**
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ADH ________ urine output
decreases
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If SIADH or low Na, what is the priority problem?
**Headaches**
Low Na = seizures, DEATH
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What is the best/accurate way to monitor fluid changes?
Daily weight (I&Os, then BP)
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Treatment for SIADH
**Fluid restriction = 800-1000 mL/day**
Demeclocycline
Diuretics
Increase oral sodium intake
**Daily weight
I&O**
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Demeclocycline
blocks the effect of ADH resulting in more dilute urine
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T/F: caffeine is a diuretic used in the treatment of SIADH.
True
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Types of oral sodium intake
salt tablets
bacon
processed foods
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Causes of Hypernatremia
Decreased sodium excretion
- **corticosteroids** - retain sodium
- **Cushing's** syndrome
- **kidney disease**
Increased sodium intake
Decrease Water intake
Increased water loss (hemoconcentration)
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If the patient had Hypernatremia what should the nurse be most concerned about?
cerebral hemorrhage
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Hypernatremia level
greater then 145
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Corticosteroids causes
kidneys to retain sodium
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Cushing's syndrome
occurs due to prolonged exposure to glucocorticoids (prednisone) or a tumor producing excessive cortisol by adrenals
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Hyperaldosteronism
high sodium and water retention
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Severe hypernatremia level
greater then 160
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Hypernatremia Cause
Increased sodium intake
excessive oral sodium ingestion
too many processed foods
Hypertonic solutions (3% NS or 5%NS)
Alka seltzer, aspirin
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Decreased water intake due to
fasting; NPO status
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Hemoconcentration is caused by
dehydration
too much water loss & Na+ gain
Infection
Diabetes Insipidus
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Hypernatremia Interventions
- Bring **sodium levels down slowly**
- Provide IV/Meds of **hypotonic solutions** in case of fluid loss
- **Diuretics**
- Avoid high sodium meds
- Restrict sodium and fluid intake as prescribed
- Free water intake to help with hemodilution
- pt safety: confused and agitated
- Daily weight I&Os
- **Neurologic precautions (checks)**
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Why do you bring a sodium level down slowly?
rapid correction can lead to **seizures** due to rapid
**fluid shifts in the brain**
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What solutions would you give a hypernatremic patient?
hypotonic
- **1/2 NS, D5W**
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If inadequate renal excretion of sodium, administer
diuretics
-**thiazides; loop diuretics**
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Patient S/S of mild hypernatremia
faint feeling
muscle fatigue
weakness
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Patient S/S of moderate hypernatremia
(monitor closely)
**confusion**, irritability,
**swollen and dry red tongue**
hyperreflexia
**muscle twitching**
edema
**thirst**
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Patient S/S of severe hypernatremia
nausea & vomiting
increased muscle tone
**seizures**
**coma**
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Diabetes Inspidus =
hypernatremia
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Diabetes Insipidus is when the
the pituitary gland produces **insufficient ADH (vasopressin)**
- ADH deficiency
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S/S of diabetes insipidus
*polydipsia*
*polyuria*
**dry inside = labs high**
- increased sodium and diluted urine
**Dehydrated (DIE ADH)
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Causes of ADH
damage to brain
tumors
trauma
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Polydipsia
extreme thirst
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Polyuria
excrete dilute urine, greater than 200 mL
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If the patient is having their pitcher refilled every 15-20 mins and peeing constantly, what would you suspect and intervention?
Diabetes Insipidus
- record I&Os
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What are the differences between DI and SIADH
DI
-low AD and water in the body
- **High UO, polyuria
- High sodium**
- High H&H and osmolality from dehydration
- **Risk of hypovolemic shock
- Tx: ADH**
SIADH
- high ADH, water intoxication
- **Low UO, oliguria
- low sodium (dilutional)**
- low osmolality
- weight gain
- **Risk: seizures
- Tx: hypertonic saline**
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Potassium is the king of
hearts
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What is the major electrolyte in **intracellular** fluid?
Potassium
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Potassium purposes
Maintains **heart** & muscle contraction
**Regulated by kidneys and aldosterone**
Acid-Base balance
- Increased K+ in the cell------H+ moves out
- Increased H+ in the cell------K+ moves out
**Diet is the main source of K+**
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Hypokalemia
potassium loss
Inadequate potassium intake
Alkalosis, metabolic
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Potassium loss can occur from what
Diuretics - furosemide and digoxin
**Corticosteroids**
**Inadequate intake of Potassium ( NPO, anorexia, nausea)**
Increased secretion of aldosterone (Cushing's)
GI loss
Excessive diaphoresis
Kidney disease
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Digoxin toxicity
– low K+ causes dig toxicity;
caution using diuretics with digoxin = increased risk for hypokalemia
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How do corticosteroids cause potassium loss?
water retention causing hemodilution
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Aldosterone causes potassium loss
K+ excretion through kidneys; higher levels of aldosterone cause more K+ excretion
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Ways of Potassium GI loss
Vomiting
diarrhea
prolonged NG suction
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Inadequate Potassium Intake causes
movement of **K+ from ECF to ICF**
**excess insulin** – moves K+ into the cell
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What happens during Metabolic Alkalosis
in alkalosis, there is less H+ in the blood-----causes H+ to shift out of cells and K+ to shift into cells
excess insulin – moves K+ into the cell
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Severe Potassium level
less than 2.5
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When remembering S/S of hypokalemia, what do you remember?
SLOW AND LOW
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Hypokalemia S/S Cardiovascular
**torsades de pointes**- twisting of points
irregular apical HR
lethal **dysrhythmias**
**bradycardia**
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Hypokalemia S/S Neuromuscular
confusion, lethargy
**muscle weakness**
diminished DTRs
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Hypokalemia S/S GI
Constipation - paralytic ileus
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If bowel sounds are absent, think
paralytic ileus – portion of bowel not moving and can lead to small bowel obstruction
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What other electrolyte should you check with hypokalemia? If low?
Magnesium
if Mg+ is low, it exacerbates K+ losses;
**correct Mg+ first to correct K+**
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torsades de pointes is also known as
Long QT Interval
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If the patient faints, then what do you think?
cardiac, and neurological
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Long QT Interval means
heart is taking longer to electrically charge for the next heartbeat
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Congenital Long QT Syndrome
born with altered DNA that causes long QT syndrome
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Why is Long QT syndrome bad?
This electrical glitch sets up the potential for something to catch the heart off guard and electrically trip it up, causing a spinning rhythm out of control
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acquired long QT syndrome
occur later in life due to some medical conditions, certain drugs, or mineral imbalances.
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Irregular QRS complexes
appearing to wrap around the EKG baseline
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Torsades de Pointes in hypokalemia Tx
**IV Mg+** is treatment (slow 2G IVP)
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EKG in Hypokalemia
increased amplitude and width of P wave, T wave flattening and inversion, prominent U waves and apparent long QT intervals due to merging of the T and U wave.
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Comparison of Hypokalaemia and Hyperkalaemia EKG
Hypokalaemia: T wave inversion ST depression Prominent U wave
**Hyperkalaemia: Peaked T waves, P wave flattening, PR prolongation, Wide QRS complex**
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Hypokalemia Interventions
Monitor **Cardiac and respiratory status**
Administer K+ supplements orally or IV
administer K+ **SLOWLY** – can be lethal when given too fast
If patient in taking a diuretic may need to stop
**Spironolactone (K+ sparing diuretic)**
K+ rich foods
if taking orally, must take with food – **never give
on an empty stomach**
Monitor for **digoxin toxicity**
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Potassium is never administered IV push, potassium is always diluted
and administered using an infusion pump.
How do you give potassium?
IV, intramuscular, or subcutaneous routes, PO
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IV potassium is always diluted
and administered
using an infusion pump
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Causes of Hyperkalemia
Excess Potassium intake
Decreased Potassium secretion
Adrenal insufficiency
**Renal failure - #1 cause**
Traumatic **burns**
- **Metabolic Acidosis**
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ACE inhibitors drugs end in
pril
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What are the reasons for decreased potassium excretion?
K+ sparing diuretics (spironolactone)
**Ace inhibitors**
NSAIDs (decrease renal perfusion)
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Adrenal insufficiency causes
- **Addisons** = low aldosterone = retention of K+
- **hypoaldosteronism** causes large amounts of sodium excretion and retains K+ (Addison's = destruction of adrenal gland)
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Metabolic Acidosis
there is **more H+ in blood**
causes **H+ to shift into the cells and K+ to shift out in the cells**
- Excretion of H+ ions by kidneys is accomplished by conserving bicarbonate, secretion of ammonia, and excretion of hydrogen in exchange for sodium.
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S/S of Hyperkalemia
Cardiovascular
bradycardia
**dysrhythmias – V-fib and cardiac standstill**
GI increased motility = hyperactive bowel sounds
**diarrhea**
**Muscle weakness**
can result in paralysis and respiratory arrest
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Severe potassium level high
greater than 6.5
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Lethal high level of potassium
greater than 8.5
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EKG and High Potassium
peaked narrow T wave,
ST segment depressed,
prolonged PR interval
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Mild Hyperkalemia Interventions
Monitor **cardiac rhythm** changes
Restrict K+ in diet
Diuretics
Cation exchange resins
**sodium polystyrene sulfate (Kayexalate)**
**PO or rectal = explosive diarrhea **
Stop medication causing an increase in K+
**Dialysis for renal failure**
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When do you stop Ca Gluconate 10% IV?
bradycardia
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Ca+ Gluconate 10% IV
Purpose?
Monitor?
**protects heart from myocardial irritability**
= DOES NOT LOWER potassium
- dysrhythmias, BP and HR
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If the patient has a potassium level of 6.5 or higher, what emergency medical tx would occur
**Ca+ Gluconate 10% IV** - must be given over 3-5 minutes
**Hypertonic glucose & insulin** = Moves excess K+ into the cells
NaHCO3 if acidosis = K+ shifts into the cell and raises pH
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What is the most abundant cation in the body?
Calcium
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Calcium and Magnesium levels are
best friends (One goes up the other follows
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Calcium functions
Calcium will help with function of Mg+ when Mg+ is low
Keeps the 3 B’s strong
= Bone – 90% of body’s calcium - fractures
= Blood clotting - bleeding
= Beat (heart rate) myocardial contraction
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What 3 hormones regulate Calcium?
Parathyroid
Calcitonin
Calcitrol
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Parathyroid hormone and Calcium relationship
the parathyroid gland makes it
- releases when Ca+ levels are low
- stops if Calcium is too high
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Where are the parathyroid and thyroid glands located?
Neck
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Calcitonin and Calcium relationship
– regulated by thyroid;
released when Ca+ levels are high to **lower Ca+ and put back into the bone**
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**____ increases blood calcium levels; __________ decreases blood calcium levels**
PTH; Calcitonin
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calcitriol
– Vitamin D analog; controls blood calcium by suppressing the release of PTH
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Calcium normal levels
8.5-10.5
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Ionized Calcium
**NOT TESTED**
Calcium in blood not attached to proteins (free calcium)
**Most accurate test for assessing true calcium status**
Important if abnormal levels of proteins
May be drawn **if signs of bone, kidney, liver, or parathyroid disease**
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Ionized Calcium normal levels
**NOT TESTED**
4.8-5.6
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Calcium and phosphorus relationship
inverse
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Hypocalcemia Causes
**Vitamin D deficiency** - required for the absorption of Ca+
Long-term **corticosteroids**
**Hypoparathyroidism** - decrease in parathyroid hormone, removal of parathyroid glands
Renal disease
Massive diarrhea
**Hyperphosphatemia – inverse relationship with calcium**
Medications – diuretics; laxatives; **corticosteroids (contribute to bone loss)**
Thyroidectomy or any neck surgery can inadvertently irritate or remove
parathyroid glands
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S/S of hypocalcemia
Cardiovascular
hypotension
dysrhythmias (V Tach)
decreased HR
Neuromuscular
irritable skeletal muscles – twitching, cramps, **tetany, seizures, paresthesias**
painful muscle spasms in calf or foot
**positive Trousseau’s and Chvostek’s signs**
hyperactive deep tendon reflexes (DTRs)
osteoporosis – body trying to get more calcium
GI
hyperactive bowel sounds
diarrhea
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Chvostek and Trouseau Signs hypocalcemia
ouch the face near the ear and if they flinch then positive
contraction of hand after bp
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Hypocalcemia Interventions
Replace Calcium (IV or PO)
**IV calcium gluconate 10% over 10 – 20 minutes
monitor BP, HR & place patient on heart monitor**
**Vitamin D** if giving PO
Aluminum hydroxide **(Tums) calcium supplements**
Initiate **seizure precautions & bleeding precautions**
**Move patient carefully**
Educate on calcium-rich foods
**dairy, cheese, milk, yogurt
collard greens, broccoli**
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Hypercalcemia Causes
**Hyperparathyroidism**
Antacids
Excessive oral intake of calcium & vitamin D
**Malignancies – of the bone**; bone destruction = calcium is released into the bloodstream
Renal disease – inability to excrete
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What gland abnormality causes the following?
Kidney stones, painful bones, moans
from constipation, nausea & vomiting
Parathyroid
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S/S of Hypercalcemia
- Neuromuscular
muscle weakness
**diminished or absent DTRs**
- GI
hypoactive bowel sounds (constipation)
- Renal
kidney stones
-Stones, bones, abdominal moans
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Hypercalcemia Interventions
**Administer IV fluids = 0.9% saline to get the kidneys to excrete calcium**
**D/C calcium**
discontinue oral meds with calcium & vitamin
Loop diuretics
furosemide
Medications
phosphorous
inverse relationship with calcium
calcitonin
bisphosphonates
**Dialysis if medications fail
Educate on avoiding calcium-rich foods**
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Less severe hypercalcemia interventions
IV NS
and loop diuretics
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Magnesium normal levels
1.5-2.5
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Magnesium functions
**Support muscle and nerve function & energy production**
- Direct relationship with calcium
- Inverse relationship with phosphorous
Helps to maintain
**- blood glucose control
- blood pressure
- skeletal muscle contraction**
- neurologic function
- ATP formation
- **Immune system – fights inflammation**
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Causes of hypomagnesemia
**Chronic alcohol use - #1 cause**
- **poor diet/malnutrition; starvation
- malabsorption** due to the effects of alcohol on the GI tract
Renal loss – overuse of alcohol **increases excretion of Mg**
GI loss – NG, diarrhea, **vomiting**
Diuretics
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If the patient is unable to maintain order; everything goes crazy.
What condition is this?
**Hint: Magnum PI**
hypomagnesemia
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S/S Hypomagnesemia
Neuromuscular
**tetany, twitches, paresthesias
positive Trousseau’s & Chvostek’s signs**
- due to direct relationship with Ca+
Increased DTRs
**Laryngeal stridor: can't breath
Tachycardia**
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What electrolytes are best friends
Calcium and Magnesium
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Hypomagnesemia Interventions
**replace Mg+ and Ca+** (IV or PO)
when replacing **Mg+ IV give slowly** (can slow HR)
seizure precautions
**monitor DTRs – if diminished or absent = hypermagnesemia**
discontinue medications that cause Mg+ loss
Monitor K+ if magnesium is low
Secondary K+ depletion
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Hypocalcemia accompanies ________________; interventions
aim to restore ________ levels
hypomagnesemia; calcium
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Treat _____________ prior to ____________;
when the body is in a state of low Mg+, it is unable to process & absorb K+
hypomagnesemia; hypokalemia
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Causes of Hypermagnesemia
Increased Mg+ intake (OTC and meds contraindicated - laxatives)
**Decreased renal excretion of Mg+**
**Calm and Slow**
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Hypermagnesemia S/S
- Heart – calm & quiet
respirations low and shallow
bradycardia
hypotension
- Lung
respirations low and shallow
- GI
hypoactive bowel sounds
Neurological
drowsiness, lethargy
- MS
**Diminished or absent DTR’s**
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What is the antidote of a magnesium overdose?
Calcium Gluconate
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Hypermagnesemia Interventions
**Calcium Gluconate for magnesium overdose**
**Diuretics** for Mg+ excretion
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Phosphorus normal levels
2.4-4.5
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Phosphorus Main functions
Regulated by parathyroid and calcitriol
**Helps regulate calcium**
**inverse relationship with calcium and magnesium**
Cellular metabolism and energy production through ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)
Essential for **bone and teeth**
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Hypophosphatemia Causes
- Insufficient phosphorous intake
malnutrition
starvation
‘Refeeding Syndrome’ – fatal shift of fluids &
electrolytes that may occur in malnourished patients
- Increased phosphorous excretion
hyperparathyroidism – calcium rises; phosphorous drops
malignancy
diuretics and diarrhea
use of magnesium-based or aluminum-based antacids
**increased Ca+ depletes phosphorous**
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S/S of Hypophophatemia
Cardiovascular
decreased BP, HR
GI – hypoactive bowel sounds
GU – kidney stones
Neurological–altered LOC decreased DTR
Musculoskeletal – severe muscle weakness
Bone pain & fractures
**MOANS GROANS AND STONES**
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Hypophosphatemia Interventions
**Replace phosphorous IV or PO slow**
phosphorous slow if severely low
administer oral phosphorous with Vitamin D
**Fracture precautions**
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Hyperphosphatemia Causes
Increased phosphorous intake
Overuse of laxative and enemas with phosphorous
Decreased excretion of P- due to renal insufficiency
Hyperparathyroidism
**Hypocalcemia**
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hyperphosphatemia S/S
*Neuromuscular
irritable skeletal muscles – twitching, cramps, tetany, seizures, paresthesias
**painful muscle spasms in calf or foot
positive Trousseau’s and Chvostek’s signs**
hyperactive deep tendon reflexes (DTRs)
osteoporosis – body trying to get more calcium
-GI
hyperactive bowel sounds
diarrhea
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Hyperphosphatemia Interventions
Same interventions as hypocalcemia
Replace Calcium (IV or PO)
IV calcium gluconate 10%
monitor BP, HR & place patient on heart
Vitamin D if giving PO
Aluminum hydroxide (Tums) calcium supplements
Initiate seizure precautions & bleeding precautions
Move patient carefully
Educate on calcium rich foods
dairy, cheese, milk, yogurt
collard greens, broccoli
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Chloride functions
**Major anion of ECF**
**Sodium is major cation of ECF**
Moves in and out of the cell with sodium
Involved in regulating acid base balance
**chloride likes sodium; if Na+ loss = Cl- loss**
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What is the major anion of the ECF?
Chloride
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Chloride normal levels
95-105
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Corticosteroids
bone loss; increased blood glucose; Na+ retention
- low potassium
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Ace Inhibitors, Spironolactone (Aldactone), ARBs
hold on to K+
- low sodium
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Insulin
move K+ into the cell
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Furosemide
potent diuretic; should monitor all electrolytes
Laxatives (Mg)
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NSAIDs (Ibuprofen)
decrease renal perfusion
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Potassium normally lives in what fluid
Intracelular
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Potassium is responsible for
Nerve impulse induction and muscle contraction
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Medications to avoid renal failure
Ace inhibitors
steroids (hold)
furosemide (hold)
give this instead = spironolactone (Aldactone)
ARBs
NSAIDs
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If a patient with renal failure needs NSAIDs, what is a safer alternative?
Tylenol
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What is the best/accurate way to monitor fluid changes?
Daily weight
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ARBs
Angiotensin Resistant Blockers
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What do you hold when the patient is in renal failure or high potassium?
ACEs and ARBs
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Laxatives contain what if in renal failure?
Mg
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Lisionopril is a
ACE inhibitor
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Spirinolactone is a
potassium sparing diuretic
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ARBs end in
sartans (valsartan)
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If the patient is in post-cardiac arrest, what is the organ that was affected besides the heart?
kidney acute failure
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If there is a sudden change in LOC, then what do you think might be the cause?
Hypoxia (low O2)
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With Lasix, what do you monitor? How slow do you give it?
BP; 2-4 mins
If you don't v-fib, hearing loss, hypotension, lethal dysrhythmia
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If you do not give Lasix at 2-4 mins, then what can occur
v-fib, hearing loss, hypotension, lethal dysrhythmia
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What patient might have Furosemide?
**heart failure**
, liver, renal
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calcium is high, phosphorous
low
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If you have lupus and have a high-dose steroid, what ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCES might occur?
osteoporosis
- hypocalcemia
hypernatremia
hypokalemia
increases blood glucose
suppresses immune system
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If magnesium is out of order, then
chaos and not order of electrolytes
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Why is magnesium needed?
help nerve function
**controls glucose
immune system stronger
helps calcium**
sleep and focused
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If you have heart failure and have high doses of furosemide, then what lab would you need to know?
Potassium (worry about hypokalemia)
Magnesium (if not normal take care of first)
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If you have a low potassium level, then check
magnesium level
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Why should you never give potassium on an empty stomach?
GI upset
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What should also be given if you send home a patient on a diuretic?
What should you stop if you run out of diuretics?
Potassium, yes
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What is given if the patient has hypokalemia
Kayexssolate **Insulin**
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If I over-treat a diabetes inspidus patient, what will happen?
water intoxication (HA, altered LOC)
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When monitoring a client for hyponatremia, which assessment findings would the nurse consider significant? Select all that apply.
- Thirst
- Seizures
- Erythema
- Confusion
- Constipation
Seizures
Confusion
