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What is the normal sodium range?
135-145 mEq/L
What is the normal potassium range?
3.5-5.0 mEq/L
What is the normal chloride range?
97-107 mEq/L
What is the normal serum CO2 range?
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What is the normal BUN range?
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What is the normal creatinine range?
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What is the normal glucose range?
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What two values are at the head of the 'fish'?
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What two values are in the middle of the 'fish'?
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What two values are at the end of the 'fish'?
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What value is in the 'tail of the fish'?
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What values of the 'fish' would you look at for kidney failure?
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What value of the 'fish' can tell you about the acidity or alkalinity of the blood?
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Study Notes
Electrolyte Normal Ranges
- Normal Sodium Range: 135-145 mEq/L
- Normal Potassium Range: 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
- Normal Chloride Range: 97-107 mEq/L
- Normal Serum CO2 Range: 22-26 mEq/L
- Normal Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Range: 8-21 mg/dL
- Normal Creatinine Range: 0.6-1.2 mg/dL
- Normal Glucose Range: 70-100 mg/dL
Fishbone Diagram Overview
- Head of the Fish: Sodium and potassium are critical for cellular function and fluid balance.
- Middle of the Fish: Chloride and CO2 serve important roles in maintaining pH and electrolyte balance.
- End of the Fish: BUN and creatinine are key indicators of kidney function.
- Tail of the Fish: Glucose is essential for energy metabolism.
Clinical Relevance
- Kidney Failure Indicators: Focus on BUN, creatinine, and potassium levels for assessing renal function.
- Acid-Base Balance: CO2 reflects the arterial bicarbonate level, indicating the acidity or alkalinity of blood.
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