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Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance 1215

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Sodium Normal Range   135-145 mEq/L  
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Potassium Normal Range   3.5-5 mEq/L  
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Chloride Normal Range   96-108 mEq/L  
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Calcium Normal Range   8.6-10.2 mEq/L  
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Magnesium Normal Range   1.8-2.7 mEq/L  
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Phosphorus Normal Range   2.4-4.4 mg/dL  
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FVD Severe Manifestations   Heart rate increased acutely(135-140bpm), skin cold and clammy, eyes sunken, profound hypotension, flat neck veins, seizures, coma  
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FVE Severe Manifestations   Edema, distended neck veins, abnormal lung sounds, increased blood pressure, mental confusion, nausea  
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FVD Causes/Risk Factors   Excess fluid loss, decreased fluid intake, Diabetes Insipidus, hemorrhage, coma, medications  
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FVE Causes/Risk Factors   Excess fluid intake, decreased fluid loss, heart failure, renal failure, cirrhosis of the liver, excessive intake of electrolytes/dietary sodium  
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Hyponatremia Causes   Water intoxication, heart failure, vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, diuretics, fasting  
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Hyponatremia Manifestations   Nausea, vomiting, anorexia, seizures, coma, orthostatic hypotension, neurologic changes,muscle twitching,weakness  
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Hypernatremia Causes   Excess water loss, excess sodium, Diabetes Insipidus, heat stroke, medications  
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Hypernatremia Manifestations   Twitching, tremors, seizures, coma, skin flushed, weakness, lethargy, confusion, thirst, fever, nausea, vomiting, restlessness, agitation  
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S.A.L.T.   Hypernatremia S/S Skin flushed Agitation Low grade fever Thirst  
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Hypokalemia Causes   GI losses, medication, poor diet, excessive sweating, dialysis  
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Hypokalemia Manifestations   Muscle weakness, deep tendon reflexes decreased, fatigue, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, GI disturbances, cardiac disturbances  
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S.U.C.T.I.O.N.   Hypokalemia S/S Skeletal muscle weakness, U wave in ECG, Constipation, Toxic affects of Digoxin, Irregular weak pulse, Orthostatic hypotension, Numbness/parasthesia  
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Hyperkalemia Causes   Treatment related, impaired renal function, tissue trauma, severe infection, salt substitutes, blood transfusion, medication, acidosis  
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Hyperkalemia Manifestations   Diarrhea, abdominal cramps, peaked T wave, flat P wave, anxiety, DTR decreased, dysrhythmia, arrhythmia, muscle weakness, paresthesias  
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Hypocalcemia Causes   Hypoparathyroidism, malabsorption, pancreatitis, blood transfusion, renal failure, medication, alkalosis  
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Hypocalcemia Manifestations   Paesthesias, tetany, seizures, anxiety, respiratory-dyspnea, hyperactive DTRs, Trousseau's sign, Chovstek's sign, clotting  
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Hypercalcemia Causes   Malignancy, hyperparathyroidism, boneloss, immobility, medication  
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Hypercalcemia Manifestations   Fatigue, changes in LOC, coma, blood clots, stroke, muscle weakness, anorexia, constipation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, bone pain, polyuria, thirst, ECG changes, dysrhythmias, tachycardia  
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Hypomagnesemia Causes   Poor diet, poor absorption, GI loss, urinary loss, alchoholism, acute pancreatitis, medication  
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Hypomagnesemia Manifestations   Altered LOC, mood changes, confusion, delusion, seizures, psychosis, coma, hyperactive DTRs, tremors, tetany, Trouseau's sign, Chovstek's sign, muscle weakness, tachycardia, dysrhythmia  
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Hypermagnesemia Causes   Renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, treatment related, medications  
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Hypermagnesemia Manifestations   LOC changes, flushed skin, lowered BP, nausea, vomiting, hypoactive reflexes, muscle weakness, depressed respirations, ECG changes, dysrythmia  
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Hypophosphatemia Causes   Hyperglycemia, respiratory alkalosis, tube feedings, malabsorption syndrome, alcoholism, heat stroke, hyperventilation, hyperventilation, diabetic ketoacidosis, major burns, hyperparathyroidism, chronic diarrhea, laxative over use  
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Hyporphosphatemia Manifestations   Fatigue, LOC changes, muscle weakness, decreased coordination, anorexia, constipation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, bone pain, polyuria, thirst, ECG changes, dysrhythmia, tachycardia  
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Hyperphosphatemia Causes   Renal failure, excess vit. D, acidosis, hypoparathyroidism, medication  
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Hyperphosphatemia Manifestations   Soft tissue calcification, symptoms due to hypocalcemia  
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Hypochloremia Causes   Addison's disease, reduced chloride intake, GI loss, diabetic ketoacidosis, excessive sweating, fever, burns, medication, metabolic alkalosis  
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Hypochloremia Manifestations   Agitation, irritability, weakness, hyperexcitability of muscles, dysrhythmia, seizures, coma  
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Hyperchloremia Causes   Traumatic injury, hypernatremia, dehydration, severe diarrhea, respiratory alkalosis, metabolic acidosis, hyperparathyroidism, medication  
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Hyperchloremia Manifestations   Tachypnea, lethargy, weakness, rapid deep respirations, hypertension, cognitive changes  
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