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Na normal level?   135-145  
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K normal level?   3.5-5  
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Ca normal level?   8.5-10  
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Mg normal level?   1.5-2.5  
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P normal level?   2.5-4.5  
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Cl normal level?   95-105  
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S/Sx: poor skin turgor, dry mucosa, HA, decreased salivation, low B/P, N/V, abd cramping, neurologic changes (confusion, change in mental status), seizure   hyponatremia  
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-Medical management: water restriction, replacement of [electrolyte] -Nursing management: assessment and prevention, dietary [electrolyte] and fluid intake, identify and monitor at-risk patients, effects of meds (diuretics, lithium)   hyponatremia  
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-S/Sx: thirst; elevated temp; dry, swollen tongue; sticky mucosa; neurologic symptoms; restlessness; weakness *thirst may be impaired in elderly or the ill   hypernatremia  
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-Medical management: hypotonic electrolyte solution or D5W -Nursing management: assessment and prevention, assess for OTC sources of [electrolyte], offer and encourage fluids to meet pt needs, provide sufficient water with tube feedings   hypernatremia  
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Manifestations: fatigue, anorexia, N/V, dysrhythmias, muscle weakness and cramps, paresthesias, glucose intolerance, decreased muscle strength, depressed DTRs   hypokalemia  
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-Medical management: increased dietary [electrolyte], [electrolyte] replacement, IV for severe deficit -Nursing management: assessment, severe is life-threatening, monitor ECG and ABGs, dietary [electrolyte], nursing care related to IV [electrolyte] adm   hypokalemia  
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Manifestations: cardiac changes and dysrhythmias, muscle weakness with potential respiratory impairment, paresthesias, anxiety, GI manifestations (diarrhea)   hyperkalemia  
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Medical management: monitor ECG, limitation of dietary [electrolyte], cation-exchange resin (Kayexalate), IV sodium bicarbonate, IV calcium gluconate, regular insulin and hypertonic dextrose IV, B-2 agonists, dialysis   hyperkalemia  
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Nursing management: assessment of serum [electrolyte] levels, mix IVs containing [electrolyte] well, monitor med effects, dietary [electrolyte] restriction/dietary teaching for patients at risk   hyperkalemia  
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Manifestations: tetany, circumoral numbness, paresthesias, hyperactive DTRs, Trousseau’s sign, Chovstek's sign, seizures, respiratory symptoms of dyspnea and laryngospasm, abnormal clotting, anxiety   hypocalcemia  
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-Medical management: IV of Ca gluconate, Ca and Vit D supplements; diet -Nursing management: assessment, severe is life-threatening, weight-bearing exercises to decrease bone Ca loss, pt teaching r/t diet and meds, and nursing care r/t IV Ca   hypocalcemia  
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carpopedal spasm induced by inflating a BP cuff above systolic BP   Trousseau’s sign  
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a contraction of the facial muscles creates a response to a light tap over the facial nerve in front of the ear   Chvostek’s sign  
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Manifestations: muscle weakness, incoordination, anorexia, constipation, N/V, abd and bone pain, polyuria, thirst, ECG changes (shortened ST segment & QT interval), dysrhythmias   hypercalcemia  
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-Medical: treat underlying cause, fluids, furosemide, phosphates, calcitonin, biphosphonates -Nursing: crisis has high mortality, encourage ambulation, fluids of 3-4 L/d, provide fluids containing Na unless contraindicated, fiber for constipation   hypercalcemia  
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Manifestations: neuromuscular irritability, muscle weakness, tremors, athetoid movements, ECG changes (flat or inverted T waves, depressed ST, prolonged PR, widened QRS) and dysrhythmias, alterations in mood and LOC   hypomagnesemia  
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-Medical management: diet, oral [electrolyte], [electrolyte] sulfate IV -Nursing management: assessment, ensure safety, patient teaching r/t diet, meds, alcohol use, and nursing care related to IV [electrolyte] sulfate   hypomagnesemia  
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hypomagnesemia often accompanied by...   hypocalcemia  
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_____ common in magnesium-depleted patients (assess ability to swallow with water before administering food or medications)   dysphasia  
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Manifestations: flushing, lowered BP, N/V, hypoactive reflexes, drowsiness, muscle weakness, depressed resp, ECG changes (tachycardia-->bradycardia, prolonged PR & QRS, peaked T waves), dysrhythmias   hypermagnesemia  
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-Medical management: IV calcium gluconate, loop diuretics, IV NS or LR, hemodialysis -Nursing management: assessment, do not administer medications containing [electrolyte], patient teaching regarding [electrolyte]-containing OTC meds   hypermagnesemia  
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Manifestations: neurologic symptoms, confusion, muscle weakness, tissue hypoxia, muscle and bone pain, increased susceptibility to infection   hypophosphatemia  
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-Medical management: oral or IV [electrolyte] replacement -Nursing management: assessment, encourage foods high in [electrolyte], gradually introduce calories for malnourished patients receiving parenteral nutrition   hypophosphatemia  
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Manifestations: few symptoms; soft-tissue calcifications, symptoms occur due to associated hypocalcemia   hyperphosphatemia  
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-Medical: treat underlying disorder, vitamin-D preps, Ca-binding antacids, [electrolyte]-binding gels or antacids, loop diuretics, NS IV, dialysis -Nursing: avoid high-[electrolyte] foods; patient teaching related to diet, [electrolyte]-containing substa   hyperphosphatemia  
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Manifestations: agitation, irritability, weakness, hyperexcitability of muscles, dysrhythmias, seizures, coma; occurs with loss of other electrolytes (potassium, sodium)   hypochloremia  
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-Medical management: replace [electrolyte] with IV NS or 0.45% NS -Nursing management: assessment, avoid free water, encourage high-[electrolyte] foods, patient teaching related to high-[electrolyte] foods   hypochloremia  
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Manifestations: tachypnea, lethargy, weakness, rapid/deep resp, HTN, cognitive changes   hyperchloremia  
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-Medical management: restore electrolyte and fluid balance, LR, sodium bicarbonate, diuretics -Nursing management: assessment, patient teaching related to diet and hydration   hyperchloremia  
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Normal plasma pH?   7.35 to 7.45  
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Low pH <7.35 Low bicarbonate <22 mEq/L Most commonly due to renal failure   Metabolic Acidosis  
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S/Sx: HA, confusion, drowsiness, increased resp rate/depth, decreased BP, decreased cardiac output, dysrhythmias, shock; if decrease is slow, pt may be asymptomatic until bicarb is 15 mEq/L or less   Metabolic Acidosis  
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-Correct underlying problem, correct imbalance -Bicarbonate may be administered   Metabolic Acidosis  
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High pH >7.45 High bicarbonate >26 mEq/L Most commonly due to vomiting or gastric suction May also be due to medications, especially long-term diuretic use   Metabolic Alkalosis  
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-Manifestations: Sx r/t decreased calcium, respiratory depression, tachycardia, symptoms of hypokalemia -Correct underlying disorder, supply chloride to allow excretion of excess bicarbonate, restore fluid volume with sodium chloride solutions   Metabolic Alkalosis  
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Low pH <7.35 PaCO2 >45 mm Hg Always due to respiratory problem with inadequate excretion of CO2   Respiratory Acidosis  
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-Symptoms may be suddenly increased HR/RR/BP, mental changes, feeling of fullness in head -Potential increased intracranial pressure -Treatment aimed at improving ventilation   Respiratory Acidosis  
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-High pH >7.45 -PaCO2 <35mm Hg -Always due to hyperventilation -Manifestations: lightheadedness, inability to concentrate, numbness and tingling, sometimes loss of consciousness -Correct cause of hyperventilation   Respiratory Alkalosis  
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Arterial Blood Gases: normal pH?   7.35–7.45  
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Arterial Blood Gases: normal PaCO2?   35–45 mm Hg  
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Arterial Blood Gases: normal HCO3?   22–26 mEq/L  
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Arterial Blood Gases: normal PaO2?   80–100 mmHg  
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Arterial Blood Gases: normal oxygen saturation?   >94%  
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Compensation vs Uncompensation? pH normal, PaCO2 and HCO3 abnormal   full compensation  
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Compensation vs Uncompensation? all values abnormal   partial compensation  
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Compensation vs Uncompensation? pH & one other value abnormal   uncompensated  
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