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ELECTROLYTES
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| HYPOINATREMIA | SIDE EFFECTS lethargy, confusion, muscle weakness, muscle cramps, seizures |
| HYPERNATREMIA | SIDE EFFECTS Thirst, dry/sticky mucous membranes, weakness, elevated body temp, confusion, irritability(restless) |
| HYPOKALEMIA | SIDE EFFECTS weak & irregular pulse, fatigue, lethargy, N/V, muscle cramps, paresthesia, hypoactive bowel sounds, cardiac DYSRHYTHMIAS, |
| HYPERKALEMIA | SIDE EFFECTS irritability, confusion, cardiac dysrhythmias, muscle weakness, flaccid paralysis, paresthesia, abdominal cramps |
| HYPOCALCEMIA | SIDE EFFECTS numbness or tingling of extremities, muscle cramps, tetany, seizures, cardiac dysrhythmias, positive Chvostek and Trousseau s |
| HYPERCALCEMIA | SIDE EFFECTS Lethargy, stupor, coma, decreased muscle strength, decreased deep tendon reflexes, constipation |
| HYPOMAGNESEMIA | SIDE EFFECTS ritable nerves and muscles, hyperactive deep tendon reflexes, seizures, dysrhythmias, insomonia, altered LOC, mood swings, delusions, hallucinations, dysphagia, |
| HYPERMAGNESMIA | SIDE EFFECTS warm/flushed appearance, drowsiness/lethargy, decreased muscle strength, general weakness, decreased deep tendon reflexes, hypotension, dysrhythmias, slow shallow respirations, respiratory arres |
| CARDIAC MONITOR | K, mg, ca |
| SEIZURES | Na, Ca, mg |
| Priorities | neurological changes, cardia rhythm, respiratory status, I&O, weight trends |