Fluids
Fluid imbalance that results in dry mucus membrane
What is fluid volume deficit?
Electrolyte imbalance that causes tingling of fingers and lips
What is hypocalcemia?
Percentage of hydrogen ions
What is pH?
The most common cause of hypokalemia
What is potassium wasting diuretics?
Edema and coolness around IV site
What is infiltration?
Urine specific gravity determines
What is urine concentration
Electrolyte that promotes interaction of nerve and muscle cells
What is sodium?
Acid/base disorder resulting from hyperventilation
What is respiratory alkalosis?
Medication that should never be given IV push or bolus
What is potassium supplement
Nasogastric tubes should be irrigated with this solution
What is isotonic saline?
Type of solution that has the same solute concentration as plasma
What is isotonic?
Positive Trousseau's sign indicates this electrolyte imbalances
What is hypocalcemia?
Three serum levels that are indications of acid/base imbalance
What are pH, PaCO2, and bicarbonate
This when activated by the sun promotes calcium absorption
What is Vitamin D?
Most crucial system to assess with potassium imbalance
What is the cardiac system?
Extracellular fluid moves to a space in the body where it cannot be reabsorbed
What is 3rd space fluid shift?
Electrolyte that has an inverse relationship with calcium
What is phosphorus?
PH 7.26, PaCO2 28, HCO3 11 mEq/L. How would the nurse interpret these results? (Average values: PaCO2 44mmHg; HCO3 24mEq/L)
What is metabolic acidosis with compensatory respiratory alkalosis?
Medication given with hypertonic dextrose to lower serum potassium levels
What is regular insulin?
Earliest symptom to assess for with dehydration
What is thirst?
Pressure that causes a pull of fluid back into the capillary
What is colloidal osmotic pressure?
Electrolyte imbalance that may result from medication administered to a patient with preëclampsia
What is hypermagnesium?
Mechanism that responds instantly to a change in pH
What is plasma Blood buffers?
Potassium exchange resin
What is polystyrene sulfonate or Kayexalate
Oral potassium supplements should always be given with this
What is at least 4 ounces of fluid?