NUR 1175 Electrolyte Imbalances

NUR 1175 Electrolyte Imbalances
1. Electrolyte levels (blood draws) measure the
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serum level not the intracellular level
2. Normal ionized calcium level
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4.5-5.1 mg/dL
3. Electrolytes are balances through
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Intake and Absorption Distribution
Output (urine, feces, sweat; vomiting, diarrhea, drainage, fistulas)
4. Major Electrolyte Functions
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Sodium
regulates blood pressure and volume, think sodium swells, sodium irregularities will cause
neuro changes!
5. Potassium
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Chief regulator of cellular enzyme activity and water content, helps muscle contraction, think
K+ pumps, potassium think heart! Could cause potentially life threatening cardiac dysrhythmias