Fluid and Electrolytes
sodium - -135-145
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Potassium - -3.5-5
Calcium- -9-10.5
Phosphate- -3-4.5
Magnesium - -1.3-2.1
Bicarbonate (HCO3)- -22-26
Chloride- -98-106
S/S Hypernatremia- -SALT: skin flushed,
Agitation,
Low grade fever/Lethargy,
, Thirst
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S/S Hyponatremia- -SALT LOSS: Stupor/Coma,
Anorexia,
Lethargy,
Tendon reflexes,
Limp muscles,
Orthostatic hypotension,
Seizures/headache,
Stomach cramping
sodium - -135-145
Page | 1
Potassium - -3.5-5
Calcium- -9-10.5
Phosphate- -3-4.5
Magnesium - -1.3-2.1
Bicarbonate (HCO3)- -22-26
Chloride- -98-106
S/S Hypernatremia- -SALT: skin flushed,
Agitation,
Low grade fever/Lethargy,
, Thirst
Page | 2
S/S Hyponatremia- -SALT LOSS: Stupor/Coma,
Anorexia,
Lethargy,
Tendon reflexes,
Limp muscles,
Orthostatic hypotension,
Seizures/headache,
Stomach cramping