Fluid and Electrolytes
this organ reabsorbs and regenerates bicarbonate to maintain a healthy pH
What is the kidneys?
this imbalance could be seen when fluid moves out of the intravascular space but not into the intracellular space (third-spacing)
what is hypovolemia?
Name this acid base imbalance
pH- 7.21 PaCo2- 64 HC03- 24
What is respiratory acidosis?
this is a common manifestation in fluid volume excess
what is edema?
This electrolyte imbalance is seen in hyperventilation
what is respiratory alkalosis?
this fluid volume deficit may have findings of anorexia, N/V, lethargy, confusion, seizure, dry skin, weight gain, edema, confusion, stupor
what is hyponatremia?
this acid base imbalance in seen in nasogastric suctioning and vomiting
what is metabolic alkalosis?
in this electrolyte imbalance you may see muscle weakness, tachycardia, bradycardia, arrythmias, parathesias, internal colic, abdominal distention
what is hyperkalmeia?
in this electrolyte imbalance, you may see tingling in the lips and fingers, intermittent spasms in the wrist, and decreased muscle tone in the hand.
what is hypocalcemia?
what is hypophosphatemia?