Fluids and Electrolytes - Nursing
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1. Normal Sodium 135 - 145 mEg/L
Levels
2. hemolytic reac- destruction of RBCs when patient receives mismatched blood transfusion
tion
the most common causes of acute are errors in blood component labeling and
client identification that result in the administration of an ABO-incompatible trans-
fusion
3. Function of Sodi- Regulate Fluid Volume
um Help maintain blood volume
Interact with calcium to maintain contraction
Stimulate nerve impulses
4. Normal Potassi- 3.5-5 mEq/L
um Levels
5. Glomerular filtra- amount of blood that can be filtered in the glomerulus in one minute
tion rate (eGRF) A GFR above 90 ml/min indicates good kidney function = the kidneys are able to
filter out wastes
6. BUN (blood urea detects how much urea nitrogen is in the blood
nitrogen) Urea is the waste product from protein breakdown in the liver. It is a waste product
that can become extremely toxic in the body
Normal range: 7-20 (over 20 = BAD KIDNEY!!)
7. Creatinine detects how much creatinine is in the blood
Creatinine is a waste product formed from muscle breakdown
Creatinine is ONLY meant to be excreted
Normal range:
Women: 0.5-1.1
Men: 0.6-1.2 (over 1.3 = BAD KIDNEY!!)
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24 hour creatinine clearance test can be used to assess how well the kidneys are
getting rid of the creatinine
8. Function of Maintains ICF osmolarity
Potassium Regulates conduction of cardiac rhythm
Transmits electrical impulses
Assists with acid-base balance
9. Sources of Potas- Bananas, oranges, apricots, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, spiniach, dairy and meat
sium
10. Sources of Sodi- Table salt, cheese, milk, processed foods, canned foods, preservatives
um
11. Normal Calcium 9- 11 mg/dL
Levels
12. Function of Promotes transmission of nerve impulses
Clacium Major component of bone and teeth
Regulates muscle contraction
Formation of blood clots
Catalyst for cellular activites
13. Sources of Calci- Milk, Dark green veggies, salmon, breads
um
14. Normal Magne- 1.5-2.5
sium Levels
15. Function of Mag- Protein and Carb metabolisim
nesium Necessary for DNA synthesis
Maintains normal Intercellular levels of Potassium
16.
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Sources of Mag- Average daily requirement 18-30mEq
nesium Green veggies, grains, nuts
17. Causes of Hy- Diuretics
ponatremia GI fluid loss
Adrenal insufficiency
18. Signs and Symp- Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, weakness, lethargy, confusion, muscle cramping or
toms of Hypona- twitching, seizures
tremia
19. Treatment for Monitor I & O
Hyponatremia Monitor Na+ levels
Increase oral sodium intake
Seizure precautions
20. What is Hyperna- Too much Na+
tremia
21. Causes of Hyper- Excessive sodium intake
natremia water deprivation
increased water loss
Hypertonic tube feeding
22. Signs and Symp- Thirst (dehydration)
toms of Hyperna- Elevated temperature
tremia dry mouth and sticky mucous membranes
Hallucinations
Irritability
Seizures
Lethargy
23.
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1. Normal Sodium 135 - 145 mEg/L
Levels
2. hemolytic reac- destruction of RBCs when patient receives mismatched blood transfusion
tion
the most common causes of acute are errors in blood component labeling and
client identification that result in the administration of an ABO-incompatible trans-
fusion
3. Function of Sodi- Regulate Fluid Volume
um Help maintain blood volume
Interact with calcium to maintain contraction
Stimulate nerve impulses
4. Normal Potassi- 3.5-5 mEq/L
um Levels
5. Glomerular filtra- amount of blood that can be filtered in the glomerulus in one minute
tion rate (eGRF) A GFR above 90 ml/min indicates good kidney function = the kidneys are able to
filter out wastes
6. BUN (blood urea detects how much urea nitrogen is in the blood
nitrogen) Urea is the waste product from protein breakdown in the liver. It is a waste product
that can become extremely toxic in the body
Normal range: 7-20 (over 20 = BAD KIDNEY!!)
7. Creatinine detects how much creatinine is in the blood
Creatinine is a waste product formed from muscle breakdown
Creatinine is ONLY meant to be excreted
Normal range:
Women: 0.5-1.1
Men: 0.6-1.2 (over 1.3 = BAD KIDNEY!!)
, Fluids and Electrolytes - Nursing
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24 hour creatinine clearance test can be used to assess how well the kidneys are
getting rid of the creatinine
8. Function of Maintains ICF osmolarity
Potassium Regulates conduction of cardiac rhythm
Transmits electrical impulses
Assists with acid-base balance
9. Sources of Potas- Bananas, oranges, apricots, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, spiniach, dairy and meat
sium
10. Sources of Sodi- Table salt, cheese, milk, processed foods, canned foods, preservatives
um
11. Normal Calcium 9- 11 mg/dL
Levels
12. Function of Promotes transmission of nerve impulses
Clacium Major component of bone and teeth
Regulates muscle contraction
Formation of blood clots
Catalyst for cellular activites
13. Sources of Calci- Milk, Dark green veggies, salmon, breads
um
14. Normal Magne- 1.5-2.5
sium Levels
15. Function of Mag- Protein and Carb metabolisim
nesium Necessary for DNA synthesis
Maintains normal Intercellular levels of Potassium
16.
, Fluids and Electrolytes - Nursing
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Sources of Mag- Average daily requirement 18-30mEq
nesium Green veggies, grains, nuts
17. Causes of Hy- Diuretics
ponatremia GI fluid loss
Adrenal insufficiency
18. Signs and Symp- Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, weakness, lethargy, confusion, muscle cramping or
toms of Hypona- twitching, seizures
tremia
19. Treatment for Monitor I & O
Hyponatremia Monitor Na+ levels
Increase oral sodium intake
Seizure precautions
20. What is Hyperna- Too much Na+
tremia
21. Causes of Hyper- Excessive sodium intake
natremia water deprivation
increased water loss
Hypertonic tube feeding
22. Signs and Symp- Thirst (dehydration)
toms of Hyperna- Elevated temperature
tremia dry mouth and sticky mucous membranes
Hallucinations
Irritability
Seizures
Lethargy
23.
