Fluids & Electrolytes
This is the main fluid compartment inside the body's cells
What is intracellular fluid
This electrolyte is the main extracellular cation and regulates water balance
What is Sodium (NA)
Low sodium levels in the blood are called this
What is hyponatremia
This is the normal serum calcium range (mg/dL)
What is 8.5 - 10.5 mg/dL
A blood pH below 7.35 is called this condition
What is acidosis
This is the percentage of an adult's body weight made up of water
What is about 60%
The electrolyte is the main extracellular cation and regulates water balance
What is Potassium (K)
Confusion, seizures, and muscle cramps may result from this sodium imbalance
What is Hyponatremia
A patients subjective statement of "tingling around their mouth" may indicate this imbalance
What is hypocalcemia
This electrolyte is closely linked to acid-base balance because it can move in and out of cells with hydrogen ions
what is potassium (K)
The pressure exerted by plasma proteins that pulls fluid into capillaries is called this.
What is oncotic pressure (or colloid osmotic pressure)
Calcium and this mineral work together for bone health and energy metabolism
What is Phosphate
Hypernatremia is often caused by this condition of excessive water loss
What is diabetes insipidus
Hypercalcemia often occurs in patients with this type of cancer
What is bone cancer (or malignancy)
prolonged vomiting may lead to this type of acid-base imbalance
What is metabolic alkalosis
A fluid deficit caused by excessive sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea is called this.
what is dehydration or hypovolemia
What is hypomagnesemia
Normal serum sodium levels range between these values (mEq/L)
What is 135-145 mEq/L
This electrolyte imbalance is associated with deep tendon reflexes that are diminished or absent
What is hypermagnesemia
A patient with diarrhea is at risk for this type of acid-base imbalance
What is metabolic acidosis
The hormone, secreted by the adrenal glands, promotes sodium and water retention
What is aldosterone
What is Calcium
What is hypertonic saline (3% saline)
A nurse administering magnesium sulfate must monitor this reflex to prevent toxicity
What is the patellar (knee jerk) reflex
A patient with diabetic ketoacidosis typically presents with this acid-base condition
What is metabolic acidosis