Lab Values
What is the normal range for Sodium?
135-145
To determine acidosis or alkalosis, one would check this first.
pH level
What is the normal range for Potassium?
3.5-5.0
A positive Chvostek's sign indicates this abnormality.
Hypocalcemia
What can a patient do daily to monitor fluid balance?
Weigh themselves! (at the same time, wearing the same type of clothing)
7.35-7.45
Normal pH
Name two functions in the body that electrolytes are responsible for.
- Maintaining the balance of water in the body
- Balancing the blood pH (acid–base) level
- Moving nutrients into the cells
- Moving wastes out of the cells
- Maintaining proper function of the body’s muscles, heart, nerves, and brain
Sudden weight gain, tachycarcdia, distended jugular vein, edema, and crackles are signs of this.
Hypervolemia
A patient with COPD is suspectible developing C02 retention which in turn cause this.
Respiratory acidosis
A blood test that provides information regarding electrolyte and fluid balance as well as information regarding the body's metabolism, including protein and liver function.
Complete Metabolic Panel (CMP) / Chem 14
This is deposited in bone and plays a role in parathyroid hormone regulation
Calcium
The loss of water and electrolytes from extracellular fluid is called this.
Hypovolemia
What three hormones regulate fluid balance?
What is ADH, Aldosterone, and Renin