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MedSurg (F & E)
Question | Answer |
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Electrolytes (Ions) | Substances in body fluids that carry an electrical charge. |
Cations (+) | Has a positive charge |
Anions (-) | Has a negative charge |
Potassium (K+) | Normal: 3.5-5.0mEq/L |
Potassium | Major Cation of ICF. Normal ICF Potassium level is about 140mEq/L. 98% of body potassium is inside cells. |
Potaasium Functions | Regulation of intracellular osmolarity. Regulation of protein synthesis. Regulation of glucose use and storage. Maintenance of electrical membrane excitability. Maintenance of plasma acid-base balance. |
Hypokalemia | Serum potassium level below 3.5mEq/L. |