Fluid and electrolyte Flashcards
Magnesium range
1.5-2.5mEq/L
Phosphorus range
2.5-4.5mEq/L
Potassium range
3.5-5mEq/L
Calcium range
8.5-10.5mEq/L
Sodium range
135-145mEq/L
Fluid intake ranges
Women: 2700mL
Men: 3500mL
Fluid output ranges
Urine: 1500mL
Feces: 100-200mL
Hormones
ADH - fluid retention
Renin-angiontensin - fluid retention
Ald - reabsorb sodium & excrete potassium
Thyroid hormone - cardiac output
Sodium/potassium relationship
inverse relationship
Major electrolytes
Calcium(bones), magnesium(relax), chloride(ECF-extracellular excitation), phosphate(IFC anion intracellular excitation), bicarbonate(IFC & EFC)
Acid - base balance
Acid: has H+ ion
Base: wants H+ ion
Hyponatremia
(sodium)headache, seizures, distress, OH, weakness
Hypernatremia
(Sodium)
restless, seizures, dyspnea, tachy
(SALT)
Skin flush
Agitaion
Low fever
Thirst
Hypokalemia
(K+)paraesthesia, restlessness, weakness, confusion
Hyperkalemia
(K+)PEAKED T WAVES, anxiety, dyspnea, hypotension, paraesthesia