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Nursing: Acid Base, Electrolyte Imbalance

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Hypokalemia   show
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show > 5.0 Renal failure, Shift out of cells Slow weak pulse, bradycardia->heart block, cramps, twitching, tremors, paralysis Diuretics Insulin, hypertonic dextrose w/ Na bicarb  
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show ↓ CO <4.3 , affects neuromuscular membranes, ↓ heart contractility -> Lack sunlight, loop diuretics, neck surgery Torsades de pointes, (potential fatal arrhythmia) spasms, hyperreflexia, twitching, laryngo-spasm due to tetany (would see stri  
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show <135, water drawn into cells d/t serum hypoosmolality -> cellular swelling, Water drawn into cells; Sweating, diarrhea, excess IV fluids, diabetes, altered thirst, altered renal failure, excessive hypotonic fluids Anorexia, N/V, abd cramping, seizures, c  
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Hypernatremia:   show
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show 75-100 mmHg Partial pressure of O2 in blood  
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pCO2   show
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O2 sat   show
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pH   show
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show 22-26 HCO3 amt bicarb in blood  
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show Deviation from regular bicarb levels  
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show pulm edema, asthma, trauma, Remove excess CO2, give O2 with caution Impaired gas exchange Ineffective airway clearance  
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show hyperventilating, Breathe into paper bag  
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Metabolic Acidosis causes/Nsg intervention   show
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show antacid overuse, O2, Energy mgmt Vitals/skin Fluid volume deficit  
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show 1.3-2.1 mEq/L  
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Phosphorus   show
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Potassium (ICF)   show
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show 8.5-10 mEq/L  
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show 135-145 mEq/L  
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Phos/Ca relationship   show
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