Fluid & Electrolytes Test
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| A. lethargy or drowsiness, N/V, impaired reflexes, respiratory and cardiac arrestB. continued water loss not perceived by the individualC. dry skin and mucous membranes, poor skin turgor, coated tongue, low BP, collapsed veins, weak pulses, oliguriaD. aldosterone, ADHE. fluid/electrolyte restoration (oral/IV replacement), treat underlying causeF. abnormal losses fo K via the kidneys or GI tract, Mg deficiency, metabolic alkalosisG. Na > 145 mEq/LH. prolonged vomiting/diarrhea, hemorrhage, wound/fistula drainage, burn, diuretic therapy, diabetic ketoacidosisI. Mg > 2.5 mEq/LJ. (intracellular) key role in cardiac, skeletal and sm ms contraction, generation and transmission of nerve impulsesK. elevated serum sodium occuring with water loss or sodium gain, leads to dehydration (excess fluid loss, excess Na intake)... increases myocardial depolarizationL. perceived by individualM. water loss (diuretics, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive sweating), net water excess...intracellular edema due to fluid shofts (results from loss of sodium containing fluidsN. decrease intake and availability or increase loss of an electrolyte, increase intake and retention or decrease excretion of kidneysO. restrict fluids, restrict Na intake, promote increased urine output, improve cardiac functionP. plasma levels in lab studies and through clinical manifestationsQ. fluids outside cell membranes, 15-20% body weight, bodys transportaiton systemR. primary ICF anion, essential to function of muscle, red blood cells, and nervous system. deposited with Ca for bone and tooth structure, inversely related to calciumS. <135 mEq/L NaT. interstitial fluid (fluid in tissues) and intravascular fluid (plasma) |
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