Fluids and Electrolytes –
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, Normal Sodium Levels 135 - 145 mEg/L
hemolytic reaction destruction of RBCs when patient receives mismatched blood transfusion
the most common causes of acute are errors in blood component labeling and client
identification that result in the administration of an ABO-incompatible transfusion
Function of Sodium Regulate Fluid Volume
Help maintain blood volume
Interact with calcium to maintain contraction
Stimulate nerve impulses
Normal Potassium Levels 3.5-5 mEq/L
Glomerular filtration rate (eGRF) amount of blood that can be filtered in the glomerulus in one minute
A GFR above 90 ml/min indicates good kidney function = the kidneys are able to
filter out wastes
BUN (blood urea nitrogen) detects how much urea nitrogen is in the blood
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!!)
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!!)
24 hour creatinine clearance test can be used to assess how well the kidneys are
getting rid of the creatinine
Function of Potassium Maintains ICF osmolarity
Regulates conduction of cardiac rhythm
Transmits electrical impulses
Assists with acid-base balance
Sources of Potassium Bananas, oranges, apricots, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, spiniach, dairy and meat
Sources of Sodium Table salt, cheese, milk, processed foods, canned foods, preservatives
Normal Calcium Levels 9- 11 mg/dL
Function of Clacium Promotes transmission of nerve impulses
Major component of bone and teeth
Regulates muscle contraction
Formation of blood clots
Catalyst for cellular activites
Sources of Calcium Milk, Dark green veggies, salmon, breads
Nursing 2026 |
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Answers & NCLEX Review
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Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
, Normal Sodium Levels 135 - 145 mEg/L
hemolytic reaction destruction of RBCs when patient receives mismatched blood transfusion
the most common causes of acute are errors in blood component labeling and client
identification that result in the administration of an ABO-incompatible transfusion
Function of Sodium Regulate Fluid Volume
Help maintain blood volume
Interact with calcium to maintain contraction
Stimulate nerve impulses
Normal Potassium Levels 3.5-5 mEq/L
Glomerular filtration rate (eGRF) amount of blood that can be filtered in the glomerulus in one minute
A GFR above 90 ml/min indicates good kidney function = the kidneys are able to
filter out wastes
BUN (blood urea nitrogen) detects how much urea nitrogen is in the blood
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!!)
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!!)
24 hour creatinine clearance test can be used to assess how well the kidneys are
getting rid of the creatinine
Function of Potassium Maintains ICF osmolarity
Regulates conduction of cardiac rhythm
Transmits electrical impulses
Assists with acid-base balance
Sources of Potassium Bananas, oranges, apricots, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, spiniach, dairy and meat
Sources of Sodium Table salt, cheese, milk, processed foods, canned foods, preservatives
Normal Calcium Levels 9- 11 mg/dL
Function of Clacium Promotes transmission of nerve impulses
Major component of bone and teeth
Regulates muscle contraction
Formation of blood clots
Catalyst for cellular activites
Sources of Calcium Milk, Dark green veggies, salmon, breads
