Signs & Symptoms
Weak, Rapid Pulse, Fatigue, Muscular Weakness
What is HypoKalemia
Sodium 160mEq/L
What is Hypernatremia
What are the nursing interventions for Hypocalcemia?
What is increase Ca supplements with Vit D for absorption, monitor the patient for muscle tetany , evaluate for Trousseaus and Chvostek's sign
Thirst, flushed skin, increased irritability
What is Hypernatremia
Magnesium 4.0mg/dL
What is Hypermagnesemia
What are some nursing interventions for Hypokalemia
What is give KCL in many forms IV, PO as ordered, monitor lab values daily.
Muscle Cramps, tremors, tingling and numbness of fingers
What is Hypocalcemia
Potassium 5.5mEq/L
What is Hyperkalemia
What are the nursing interventions for Hypermagnesemia?
What is Administer IV fluids, Administer medications as ordered: Loop diuretics (Furosemide):Dialysis
Increased respiratory rate, shortness of breath with exertion, or labored respirations. Sudden onset of coughing. Jugular vein distention. Increased blood pressure or pulse pressure. Full, bounding pulse. Edema of extremities or dependent areas, such as feet, ankles, lower legs, and sacrum while in bed.
What is Hypervolemia
Calcium 3mg/dL
What is Hypocalcemia
What are the nursing interventions for Hypernatremia?
What is Monitor BP and pulse for elevation, Decrease Na intake, assess for ICP
Muscle weakness, bone pain, stuttering
What is Hypophosphatemia
Sodium100mEq/L
What is Hyponatremia
What are the nursing interventions for Hypervolemia?
What is Monitor weight and urine output. Place in Fowler position. Administer oxygen. Administer diuretics. Restrict fluid and sodium.
Bradycardia, intestinal cramping, Arrhythmias
What is Hyperkalemia.
Mag 0.9mg/dL
What is Hypomagnesemia
What are the nursing interventions for Hypophosphatemia?
What is administer Phosphorus Supplements, increase phosphorus in the diet, only administer IV at 10 meq/hr check other values of Lytes
Magnesium greater than 2.5 mEq/L, Hypotension, Lethargy, Skeletal Muscle Weakness, Respiratory Failure, Cardia Arrhythmia and Arrest
What is Hypermagnesemia?
Calcium 25mg/dL
What is Hypercalcemia
What are the nursing interventions for Hyponatremia?
What is Strict intake and output. Strict daily weight. Restrict fluids. Administer diuretics/steroids.