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fluid,electrolytes

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what percent of body weight is water in adults?   50-60  
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what percent of body weight is water in older adults?   45-55  
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what percent of body weight is water in infants?   70-80  
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fluid   water that contains dissolved or suspended substances such as glucose, mineral salts and proteins  
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fluid amount   volume  
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fluid concentration   osmolality  
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degree of acidity   pH  
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Intracellular Fluid (ICF)   fluids WITHIN cells 2/3 of total body water  
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Extracellular Fluid (ECF)   Fluid OUTSIDE of cells 1/3 of total body water  
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What are the 3 divisions of Extracellular fluid?   Interstitial, Intravascular, Transcellular  
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Interstitial extracellular fluid   between cells and outside of the blood vessels (surrounding cells)  
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Intravascular extracellular fluid   Liquid portion of the blood (plasma)  
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Transcellular extracellular fluid   secreted by epithelial cells (cerebrospinal, pleural, peritoneal and synovial fluids)  
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Electrolytes (mineral salts)   Compounds that seperate into ions (charged particles) when they dissolve in water  
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Ions (charged particles)- 2 types   Cations and Anions  
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Cations   Positively charged- in body fluids: Na+, K+, Ca++,Mg  
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Anions   Negatively charged: Cl-, HCO3  
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Measurement of electrolytes- international standards   mmol/L  
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Measurement of electrolytes- U.S.   mEq  
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Electrolyte composition: ICF prevalent cation and anion   cation: K+, Anion: PO43-  
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Electrolyte composition: ECF prevalent cation and anion   cation: Na+, Anion: Cl-  
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Active transport   Movement of ions against osmotic pressure to an area of higher pressure; requires energy  
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Diffusion   Passive movement of electrolytes or other patricles down the concentration gradient (from highter to lower concentration)  
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Osmosis   Movement of water (or other solute) from an area of lesser to one of greater concentrate  
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Filtration   Movement across a membrane, under pressure from higher to lower pressure  
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Fluid balance consitst of   fluid intake and absorption, fluid distribution, fluid output  
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Fluid intake   drinking and foods, 2300mL, thirst and habit  
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fluid distribution   movement of fluid among its various compartments  
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fluid output   normally via skin, lungs, GI tract, kidneys- abornmally via vomiting, wound drainage, hemorrhage  
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Fluid output is influenced by   ADH, Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS), Atrial natriuretic peptides (ANPs)  
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Normal Sodium level   135-145 mEq/L  
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Normal Potassium level   3.5-5.0 mEq/L  
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Normal Chloride level   96-106 mEq/L  
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Normal Magnesium level   1.5-2.5 mEq/L  
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Extracellular fluid volume (ECV) deficit   Hypovolemia means decreased vascular volume and often is used when discussing ECV deficit  
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Hypernatremia   "water deficit" hypertonic  
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Hyponatremia   "water excess"; hypotonic  
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Clinical dehydration   =ECV deficit and hypernatremia combined  
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Hypernatremia (Na+ level greater than 145mEq/L)- S/S   Extreme thirst, dry and flushed skin, postural hypotension, fever, restlessness, confusion, agitation, seizures if developes rapidly/very severe  
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Hyponatremia (Na+ level less than 135mEq/L)- S/S   Apprehension, nausea and vomiting, headaches, decreased LOC, confusion, lethargy, muscle weakness coma, seizures if develops rapidly/severe  
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Intake and absorption distribution   Plasma concentrations of K+,Ca2+,Mg+ and phosphate (Pi) are very low compared with their concentrations in cells and bone  
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Why are concentration differences neccessary?   For normal muscle and nerve function  
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Why is Potassium important?   Assists in controlling cardiac rate and rhythm, skeletal muscle concentration and function of smooth muscles  
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Why is Calcium important?   Neccessary for muscle contraction  
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Why is Magnesium unportant?   Plays a role in the fundamental enzymatic reactions  
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Electrolyte imbalances: Potassium (K+) 2 examples and values   Hypokalemia (Less than 3.5 mEq/L), Hyperkalemia (Greater than 5.0 mEq/L)  
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Electrolyte imbalances: Calcium (Ca2+) 2 examples and values   Hypocalcemia (Less than 8.4mh.dL), Hypercalcemia (Greater than 10.5mg/dL)  
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Electrolyte imbalances: Magnesium (Mg2+) 2 examples and values   Hypomagnesium (Less than 1.5 mEq/L), Hypermagnesium (Greater than 2.5 mEq/L)  
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Hyperkalemeia S/S   Muscle weakness, Cardiac dysrhythmias, Cardiac Arrest  
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Hypokalemeia S/S   Muscle weakness, life threatening if includes resp muscle, cardiac dysrhythmias, abdominal distention, decreased bowel sounds, constipation  
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Sources of Potassium   Bananas and oranges, potatoes, instant coffee, brazil nuts, salt substitutes, potassium meds, stored blood  
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Hypercalcemia S/S   Anorexia, N/V, constipation, fatigue, lethargy, decreased LOC, confusion, peronality changes, cardiac dysrhythmias, pathological fractures (shifts from bone to ECF)  
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Hypocalcemia S/S   Positive Chvostek's sign,numbness & tingling of the fingers and circumoral region, hyperactive reflexes, muscle twitching and cramping, tetany, seizures, laryngospasm, cardiac dysrhythmias  
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Sources of Calcium   Dairy products, canned fish with bones, broccoli, oranges, requires vitamin D for best absorption, "tums"  
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Hypermagnesemia S/S   Lethargy, Hypoactive deep tendon reflexes, Bradycardia, Hypotension, flushing, sensation of of warmth, severe- flaccid muscle paralysis, decreased rate & depth of resps, cardiac dysrhythmias, cardiac arrest  
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Hypomagnesemia   Positive Chvostek's and Trousseau's signs, hyperactive deep tendon reflexes, insomnia, muscle cramps & twitching, dysphagia, tachycardia, HTN, tetany, seizures, cardiac dysrthyhmias  
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Sources of Magnesium   dark green leafy vegetables, whole grains, Mg2+ containing laxatives and antacids  
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Risk factors for fluid and electrolyte imbalances   Age, Environment, GI output, Chronic disease, Trauma, Therapies, Lifestyle, Dietary intake  
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I&O Includes   Intake includes all liquids eaten, drunk or received through IV; Output includes: urine, diarrhea, vomitus, gastric suction, wound drainage (accurate measurements)  
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Normal value for Total Calcium   8.6-10.2mg/dL  
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