Lab values and symptoms
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Sodium = 135-145 Potassium = 3.5-5.0 Calcium = 8.6-10.2 Ionized Calcium = 4.5-5.1

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Magnesium = 1.3-2.3 Chloride = 97-107 Bicarbonate = 25-29 Phosphate = 2.5-4.5

_______has a lab value of 135-145

sodium

_______has a lab value of 3.5-5.0

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

_______has a lab value of 8.6-10.2 and an ionized serum level of 4.5-5.1

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

_______has a lab value of 1.3-2.3

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

_______has a lab value of 97-107

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

_______has a lab value of 25-29

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

_______has a lab value of 2.5-4.5

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

Sodium is the most abundant electrolyte in the ECF

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

the client presents to the ER with confusion, hypotension, edema, muscle cramps, weakness and dry skin. The nurse suspects draws the clients bloodwork and sends it off to the lab but she suspects that these symptoms are indicative of what?

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

The nurse instructor is teaching a group of nursing students about the differences between Hyponatremia and Hypernatremia. The instructor knows that the teaching was effective when the students make which statement?

<p>Both C &amp; D</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Hypocalcemia &lt;8.9 = numbness and tingling of fingers, mouth, or feet; tetany; muscle cramps; and seizures Hypercalcemia &gt;10.5, Ionized &gt;5.6 = nausea, vomiting, constipation, bone pain, excessive urination, thirst, confusion, lethargy, and slurred speech Hypomagnesemia &lt;1.3 = This abnormality may lead to muscle weakness, tremors, tetany, seizures, cardiac arrhythmias, change in mental status, hyperactive deep tendon reflexes (DTRs), and respiratory paralysis. Hypermagnesemia &gt;2.1 = linical manifestations include nausea, vomiting, weakness, flushing, lethargy, hypoactive DTRs, respiratory depression, coma, and cardiac arrest</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Hypophosphatemia &lt;2.5 mg/dL or 1.8 mEq/L = manifestations include muscle weakness, slurred speech, dysphagia, decreased respiratory effort, paresthesias, irritability, confusion, seizures, and coma Hyperphosphatemia &gt;4.5 mg/dL or 2.6 mEq/L = can result in hyperreflexia, anorexia, muscle weakness, decreased mental status, and dysrhythmias Hypochloremia &lt;98 mEq/L = Manifestations include hyperexcitability of muscles, tetany, hyperactive DTRs, weakness, and muscle cramps; severe hypochloremia may result in seizures, coma or respiratory arrest Hyperchloremia 108 mEq/L = Signs and symptoms include tachypnea, weakness, lethargy, diminished cognitive ability, decreased cardiac output, dysrhythmias, and coma</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Imbalance of SODIUM can cause = Hyponatremia and Hypernatremia Imbalance of POTASSIUM can cause = Hypokalemia and Hyperkalemia Imbalance of CALCIUM can cause = Hypocalcemia and Hypercalcemia Imbalance of MAGNESIUM can cause = Hypomagnesemia and Hypermagnesemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Imbalances of PHOSPHORUS can cause = Hypophosphatemia and Hyperphosphatemia Imbalances of CHLORIDE can cause = Hypochloremia and Hyperchloremia Imbalances of Bicarbonate can cause = Acid–Base Imbalances Acid-Base Imbalances can cause = Metabolic Acidosis and Alkalosis or Respiratory Acidosis and Alkalosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

SODIUM IS 3.5-5. sODium has OD in it for ODD numbers 1,3,5 and just ADD 10.This gives the lab value of 135-145.

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

Potassium is like Bananas. Bananas niormally come with 3-5 bananas in a bunch and when they get old the store starts selling them for 1/2 off. This gives the lab value of 3.5-5

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

Calcium can be associated with Milk. a Gallon of milk weights about 8.5 lbs; just add .1 to that and its available in 2%. This give us the lab value of 8.6-10.2

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

Chloride, there is chlorine in a hottub and a hot tub is normally a temp of 97-107 degrees. lab value is 97-107.

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

BUN- BUN can be associated with Bunion, which is normally on the toes which is called a digit. we have 5 digits per limb which is equal to 20 digits total. The normal range for BUN is 5-20.

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

Creatinine - remember NINE. 0.9 is right in the middle of the lab value which is 0.6-1.2.

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

Glucose- when you think of glucose think of our energy and our energy declines when we are 70-100 years old.

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

Bicarbonate- When you buy a car its normally 25-29 thousand. a normal lab value of 25-29.

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

Phosphate. Jiovonne has phosHATED Marcus for about 2.5-4.5 years now.

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

Magnesium- Dr. Jimenez is an amazing teacher, like a MAGnet, all the students want to have her as a teacher. She normally dismisses us at 130-230 when we finish our CPE early.

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

An imbalance in potassium can cause arrhythmias

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

magnesium imbalance can cause tremors, tetany

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Study Notes

Electrolyte Imbalance

  • Sodium is the most abundant electrolyte in the ECF, with a lab value of 135-145
  • Symptoms of sodium imbalance include confusion, hypotension, edema, muscle cramps, weakness, and dry skin

Normal Lab Values

  • Sodium: 135-145
  • Potassium: 3.5-5.0
  • Calcium: 8.6-10.2, with an ionized serum level of 4.5-5.1
  • Chloride: 97-107
  • BUN: 5-20
  • Creatinine: 0.6-1.2
  • Glucose: 70-100
  • Bicarbonate: 25-29
  • Phosphate: 2.5-4.5
  • Magnesium: 1.3-2.3

Conditions Caused by Imbalance

  • Potassium imbalance can cause arrhythmias
  • Magnesium imbalance can cause tremors, tetany

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