Shock (poor circulation), periods of heavy exercise, Diabetic ketoacidosis, renal failure, and diarrhea
When the serum calcium level rises above 10.6 mg/dL it's called?
Hypercalcemia
Osmosis
No energy is needed. Water molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.
Who is at risk for deficient fluid volume?
People who have impaired swallowing, extreme weakness, disorientation or coma, or the unavailability of water; patients who lose excessive amounts of fluid throught prolonged vomting, diarrhea, hemorrhage, diaphoresis or excessive wound drainage.
A deficit of sodium in the blood is called?
Hyponatremia
What are effects of Alkalosis on the body?
Overexcitement of the nervous system. The patient may display restlessness, muscle twitching, and tingling and numbness of the fingers and toes.
Active Transport
Requires energy. Move molecules and ions against a concentration gradient, from an area of lower concentration to one of higher concentration.
When the potassium falls below 3.5 mEq/L, what exists?
