Just Give Me A Sign
A client experiences these symptoms::parasthesias,muscle weakness,anorexia,vomiting
What are symptoms of hypokalemia?(<3.5mE/L)
135-145 mEq/L
What is the normal value of Sodium?
Independent nursing interventions used to assess for fluid retention.
What are daily weights, assess for edema, monitor VS and I&O?
Hormone released during hypernatremia to increase osmolarity and sodium dilution in blood stream.
What is antidiuretc hormone (ADH)?
Vitamin deficiency that may cause hypocalcemia.
What is Vitamin D deficiency?
Dry mouth/sticky mucous membranes, thirst, elevatedred tongue,seizures are....
What are symptoms of hypernatremia?(>145mE/L)
3.5-5.0 mEq/L
What is the normal value of Potassium?
The nurse should assess for dysrrythmias with these electrolyte(s) imbalances.
What is potasssium, calcium, and magnesium?
Interventions when serum caium is >10.5mg/dL
Monitor I&O,encorage fluid intake,encourage fiber,avoid calcium based antacids
Alcoholism is a common cause of which electrolyte disturbance?
What is hypomagnesimia?
Constipation,prolonged immobilization,hyperparathyroidism are symptoms of...
What is hypercalcemia? (>10.5 mg/dL)
The normal value of Calcium.
What is 8.5-10.5 mg/dL?
Limit salt substitutes, bananas and green leafy vegetables.
What are the dietary recommendations for a patient with hyperkalemia?
Major trauma,renal sparing diuretics can cause this disorder
What is hyperkalemia?
Common causes for hypovolemia?
What is insufficient intake, excessive loss (vomiting, diarrhea, etc.), fluid shifts (secondary to sodium).
Flushing,warmth of the skin,hypoactive reflexes
What are signs of hypermagnesemia?
The normal value of Magnesium.
What is 1.6-2.6 mEq/L?
Monitor I&O Caution patient about potassium-rich foods,monitor for flaccid paralysis
What is hyperkalemia?
Medication that can cause hypokalemia.
What is potassium-wasting diuretc? (ie. furosemide)
Light tap over facial nerve will cause facial contractions.
What is Chvostek's sign.
95-105 mEq/L
What is the normal value of Chloride?
The two signs the nurse should monitor for with pt's suspected of calcium imbalance.
What are Chvostek and Troussseau's signs?
A decrease in this primary electrolyte may lead to an increase in phosphorus.(See - Saw)
What is calcium?
Inadequate salt in the diet.
What is a cause of hyponatremia?