Definitions
Nursing Care
Analysis
Conditions
Clinical Manifestations
100
A condition that arises from alveolar hypoventilation; the lungs are unable to excrete enough CO2.
What is respiratory acidosis.
100
Do you use a salt substitute?
What is an assessment question for a client with hyperkalemia.
100
pH: 7.48
CO2: 34
HCO3: 22
What is Respiratory Alkalosis.
100
A 26 year old female is 12 weeks pregnant and presents to the ER for excessive vomiting. She is likely to have this electrolyte imbalance.
What is Hypokalemia.
100
Sudden weight loss (overnight), postural hypotension, tachycardia, thready pulse, dry mucous membranes, poor skin turgor, slow vein filling, flat neck veins when supine, dark yellow urine
What are clinical manifestations of Fluid Volume Deficit.
200
This condition occurs from a direct increase of base (
) or a decrease of metabolic acid, which increases blood 
by releasing it from its buffering function.
What is Metabolic Alkalosis.
200
Fruits
Potatoes
Instant coffee
Molasses
Brazil nuts
What are items that contain high sources of Potassium.
200
7.35-7.45
What is the normal range for body pH.
200
A client with a history of chronic alcoholism presents to the clinic with complaints of abdominal cramping. When assessing him, you note the following:
Positive Chvostek's sign
BP: 160/86
HR: 106
EKG Interpretation in Clinical Notes: Sinus Tachycardia with occasional Pretrial Contractions
This client most likely has this electrolyte imbalance.
What is Hypomagnesemia.
200
Sudden weight gain (overnight), edema (especially in dependent areas), full neck veins when upright or semi-upright, crackles in lungs
If severe: confusion, pulmonary edema
What assessment finding in a client presenting with Fluid Volume Excess.
300
Condition that arises from alveolar hyperventilation; the lungs excrete too much carbonic acid (CO2 and water).
What is Respiratory Alkalosis.
300
Dairy products
Canned fish with bones
Broccoli
Oranges
What are items that contain high sources of Calcium.
300
22-26 mEq/L (22-26 mmol/L
What is the normal range for body HCO3 (bicarbonate).
300
Ms. Davis 78 yo Female lives in a nursing home. She has Severe Asthma and rarely goes outside. A few days ago she fell and broke her hip. Mrs. Davis most likely suffers from this electrolyte imbalance?
What is Hypocalcemia.
300
The pregnant client with an admitting diagnosis of severe preeclampsia presents with flushing, sensation of warmth, hypoactive deep tendon reflexes, and bradycardia. This client is likely suffering from which electrolyte imbalance?
What is Hypermagnesemia.
400
Condition that occurs from an increase of metabolic acid or a decrease in bicarbonate.
What is Metabolic Acidosis.
400
Heart Failure
Renal Failure
Excessive Water intake
Conditions that result in Fluid Volume Excess
400
35-45 mm Hg (4.7-6 kPa)
What is the normal body range for PaCo2.
400
Client in room 536 was admitted with Diabetic Ketoacidosis is at risk for this condition.
Metabolic Acidosis.
400
Total Serum Calcium Lab Value: greater than 10.5 mg/dL
Anorexia, Nausea and Vomiting, Diminished Reflexes
What is Hypercalcemia.
500
Age
Environment
Gastrointestinal output
Chronic diseases
Trauma
Therapies
What are Risk for Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances.
500
Dehydration
IV Bolus of NS 1000ml
Strict intake assessment
Daily Weight
Monitor urine output
What is a Plan of Care for a Patient with Fluid Volume Deficit.
500
Na+ Lab Value: 133
What is Hyponatremia.
500
You are caring foe a client with the nursing diagnosis Impaired Gas Exchange related to mucus build up in the lungs secondary to Pneumonia. This patient would be at risk for this acid base complication.
Respiratory Acidosis.
500
Hypernatremia
Hypokalemia
Hypercalcemia
Hypomagnesemia
What are electrolyte imbalances.