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100

Arrythmias, lethargy, confusion, thready pulse, irritability, and decreased intestinal motility.

What are symptoms of hypokalemia?

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135-145 mEq/L
What is the normal value of Sodium?
100

Independent nursing interventions used to assess for fluid retention.

What are daily weights, assess for edema, monitor VS and I&O?

100
Hormone released during hypernatremia to increase osmolarity and sodium dilution in blood stream.
What is antidiuretc hormone (ADH)?
100
Vitamin deficiency that may cause hypocalcemia.
What is Vitamin D deficiency?
200

Dry mouth, decreased out put, edema and elevated BP.

What are symptoms of hypernatremia?

200
3.5-5.0 mEq/L
What is the normal value of Potassium?
200
The nurse should assess for arrythmias with this electrolyte(s) imbalance.
What is potasssium, calcium, and magnesium?
200
Thiazide diuretics and immobility.
What are causes of hypercalcemia?
200
Alcoholism
What is a common cause of hypomagnesimia?
300

Kidney stones

What is a symptom of hypercalcemia?

300
The normal value of Calcium.
What is 8.5-10.5 mg/dL?
300
Limit salt substitutes, bananas and green leafy vegetables.
What are the dietary recommendations for a pt with hyperkalemia?
300
Acute or chronic oliguria put a person at risk for this electrolyte imbalance.
What is hyperkalemia?
300
Common causes for hypovolemia?
What is insufficient intake, excessive loss (vomiting, diarrhea, etc.), fluid shifts (secondary to sodium).
400
Flushing and a sensation of warmth
What are signs of hypermagnesemia?
400
The normal value of Magnesium.
What is 1.6-2.6 mEq/L?
400
Monitoring the airway is crucial during this electrolyte imbalance due to muscle paralysis.
What is hypermagnesemia?
400
Potassium-sparing diuretic (ie. spironolactone)
What is a medication that can cause hyperkalemia?
400
Medication that can cause hypokalemia.
What is potassium-wasting dieuretc? (ie. furosemide)
500
Light tap over facial nerve will cause facial contractions.
What is Chvostek's sign?
500
95-105 mEq/L
What is the normal value of Chloride?
500
The two signs the nurse should monitor for with pt's suspected of magnesium or calcium imbalances.
What are Chvostek and Troussseau's signs?
500
A decrease in this primary electrolyte may lead to hypermagnesemia.
What is calcium?
500
Inadequate salt in the diet.
What is a cause of hyponatremia?
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