Lab Values
Electrolyte Conditions
IV Fluids
ABG
Fluid Imbalance
100

3.5-5.0

What is the normal range for Potassium

100

lab value <135

muscle spasm

weakness

orthostatic hypotension

What is hyponatremia

100

draws fluid from vessels and moves fluid into cells

What is hypotonic

100

pH 7/35-7.45

PaCO2 35-45

HCO3 22-26

what are normal ABG ranges

100

fluid overload

what is hypervolemia

200

136-145

What is the normal range for sodium

200

lab value >5.0

muscle spasm, twitching, cramps

seizures

rhythm changes


What is hyperkalemia

200

fluids stays inside the bloodstream or intravascular compartment

what is isotonic

200

pH 1-7

what is acidic

200

edema

increased body weight

tiredness

what are symptoms of fluid overload

300

22-26

What is the normal range for bicarb

300

lab value < 8.5

seizures

arrhythmias

increased deep tendon reflex

tetany

confusion

what is hypocalcemia

300

draws fluid out of cells and into the blood

what is hypertonic

300

PaCO2 is abnormal and HCO3 is normal

What is respiratory

300

volume depletion

decreased blood volume

what is hypovolemia

400

13-18 (m)

12-16(f)


What are normal ranges for male and female hemoglobin

400

lab value >145

increased fluid retention

edema

agitated

what is hypernatremia

400

0.9% saline

used for post op fluids

treat fluid losses

what is isotonic

400

PaCO3 is normal

HCO3 is abnormal

what is metabolic

400

thirst

dry or sticky mouth

decreased urine output

concentrated urine

what are symptoms of dehydration

500

35-45

What is normal blood gas CO2

500

lab value <1.5

increased deep tendon reflex

increased BP

decreased RR

cardiac changes

decreased bowel motility

what is hypomagnesemia

500

D5-1/2NS

maintenance solution

what is hypertonic

500

pH normal

PaCO2 and HCO3 both abnormal

what is compensated

500

renal profile

BMP


what are lab diagnostics for fluid balance assessment

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