Electrolytes and Their Functions
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Crucial for fluid balance, nerve impulse and muscle function

Sodium

135-145 mEg/L

Sodium

Essential for heart, muscle and nerve function

Potassium

Important for strong bone, muscle function and nerve transmission

<p>Calcium</p> Signup and view all the answers

4.5-5/8.8-10.7 mg/dl

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Helps maintain proper fluid and electrolyte balance

<p>Chloride</p> Signup and view all the answers

95-108/ 96-106 mEg/L

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

<p>Magnesium</p> Signup and view all the answers

1.5-2.5 mEg/L

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Increase in sodium?

<p>Hypernatremia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Decrease in sodium?

<p>Hyponatremia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Increase in calcium?

<p>Hypercalcemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Decrease in calcium

<p>Hypocalcemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Increase in Potassium

<p>Hyperkalemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Decrease in potassium

<p>Hypokalemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Increase in chloride

<p>Hyperchloremia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Decrease in chloride

<p>Hypochloremia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Increase in magnesium

<p>Hypermagnesemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Decrease in magnesium

<p>Hypomagnesemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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a specialized hospital room design for expectant mother to give birth

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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What are the types of clinics

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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a fundamental framework that guides nurses and providing patient centered care

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

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

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