Normal Range
136-145 mEq/L
What is sodium?
Weak thready pulse, poor skin turgor, dry cracked lips and tounge, increased pulse rate, thirst
What is fluid volume deficit?
The major organ regulating fluid and electrolyte balance
What is the kidney?
9.0-10.5 mg/dL
What is total calcium?
Excessive accumulation of interstitial fluid
What is edema?
3.5-5.0 mEq/L
What is potassium?
A deficit of sodium in the blood
What is hyponatremia
Intermediate products of metabolism such as amino acids, glucose, and fatty acids
What are nonelectrolytes
3.0-4.5 mg/dL
What is phosphate?
An imbalance caused by vomiting, diarrhea, excessive sweating, diuretic therapy
What is hypokalemia?
1.3-2.1 mEq/L
What is magnesium?
Avocados, bananas, salt substitue, oranges
What are foods high in potassium?