Electrolytes and Their Functions

Crucial for fluid balance, nerve impulse and muscle function

135-145 mEg/L

Essential for heart, muscle and nerve function

Important for strong bone, muscle function and nerve transmission

4.5-5/8.8-10.7 mg/dl

Helps maintain proper fluid and electrolyte balance

95-108/ 96-106 mEg/L

Involved in many bodily function, including muscle and nerve function and energy production

1.5-2.5 mEg/L

Increase in sodium?

Decrease in sodium?

Increase in calcium?

Decrease in calcium

Increase in Potassium

Decrease in potassium

Increase in chloride

Decrease in chloride

Increase in magnesium

Decrease in magnesium

healthcare institution providing patient treatment with specialized health science and auxiliary healthcare staff and medical equipment

also known as accident and emergency department emergency room or casualty department

are hospital units where patients who require over not care admitted for treatment

is a specialized facility in a hospital where surgical procedures are performed

a specialized hospital room design for expectant mother to give birth

are designed to provide safe and supportive environment for mothers to give birth and begin their journey of parenthood

are specialized hospital areas designed to provide comprehensive care for infants children and adolescents they offer a child friendly environment and cater to the unique needs and young patient

are healthcare facilities where patients receive medical treatment without requiring an overnight stay in the hospital

refers to the use of medical imaging techniques to create pictures of the inside of the body for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes

are essential department within healthcare facilities playing a crucial role in patient diagnosed and treatment perform our wide range of cells and patient samples

a place where medicines and other healthcare products are prepared and dispense

healthcare facilities that provides a range of medical services often specializing in a particular area of medicine

offers general medical care such as check ups vaccinations and treatment of minor illnesses

focus on specific areas of medicine such as cardiology clinics oncology clinics dermatology clinics orthopedic clinic pediatric clinics women's health clinic mental health clinics

What are the types of clinics

A type of clinics operated by Individual physicians or groups of physician

a type of clinics operated by hospitals offering a range of specialties

a type of clinics which is nonprofit clinics that provide care for undeserved population

a type of clinic which treat minor injuries or illnesses that require immediate attention but not life threatening

play a vital role in providing accessible healthcare services to the community they offer a one range of services from primary care to specialized treatment making healthcare more accessible and affordable for many individuals

a broad term that encompasses a variety of settings designed to provide ongoing patient and support for individuals who require assistance with daily living activities or have complex medical needs

this facilities provide 24/7 skilled nursing care including assistant with activities with daily living such as bathing dressing and eating as well as medical care and rehabilitation services

this facilities offer a more independent living environment with varying levels of support residence usually have their own apartment rooms and assistance is provided as needed with activities of daily living

this facilities focus on helping patients regain their independence after a medical event such a stroke or surgery they offer therapy such as physical therapy and speech therapy

these specialized units within nursing homes or other facilities provide care for individuals with dementia or alzheimer's disease

the most and crucial step in the nursing process it involves systematically gathering information about the patient's health status including physiological vital signs physical examination and pain assessment

refers to the inner workings of the mind and how they influence our thoughts feelings and behaviors

emphasize the interconnectedness between individuals and the societies and culture in which they live

it encompasses a wide range of beliefs values and experiences and often refers to something that transcends the material physical world

ability to maintain health or recover to a healthy state after disease is an active process involving distinct adaptations mechanisms coordination interaction between and physiological system of an organism

nursing approach which assess the patient as a whole person considering their physical psychological social and spiritual needs

nursing approach were involved the patient and the assessment process and respecting their values preferences and beliefs

a fundamental framework that guides nurses and providing patient centered care

information obtained directly from the patient about their symptoms experiences concerns and past medical history

measurable findings from physical examination vital signs laboratory test and diagnostic procedures