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E-lyte imbalance
Major e-lyte imbalance manifestations
Question | Answer |
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Manifestations of hypokalemia | Muscle cramping, muscle weakness, weak pulse, dyspnea, mental changes, loquacious, hallucinations, depression, ECG changes (sensitivity to digitalis), respiratory arrest |
Manifestatios of hyperkalemia | CNS stimulation, listlessness, weakness, flaccid paralysis, abdominal cramps, arrhythmias, muscle weakness |
Manifestations of hyponatremia | Lethargy, hypotension, cramps, vomiting, oliguria, apprehension, muscular weakness, headache, convulsions |
Manifestaions of hypernatremia | Edema, hypertonicity, dry sticky mucous membranes, elevated temperature, flushed skin, thirst |
Manifestations of hypocalcemia | Tetany cramps, tingling, numbness, hyperactive reflexes, cardiac arrhythmias, Chvostek's sign and Trousseau's sign |
Manifestations of hypercalcemia | Renal calculi, nausea, anorexia, weight loss, deep bone pain, flank pain, lethargy, muscle weakness, pathological fractures |
Manifestations of hypomagnesemia | Disorientation, convulsion, hyperactive deep reflexes, tremors, arrhythmias, headaches, increased blood pressure |
Manifestations of hypermagnesemia | Contraindicated to administer antacids containing magnesium to clients with renal failure. |