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F&E values and critical S/S of imbalances

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Hypernatremia   cell membrane irritability and severe cellular dehydration results in altered cerebral function, muscle twitching/weakness/contractions (irregular), reduced deep tendon reflexes, decreased contractility  
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Hypernatremia Causes   high aldosterone, corticosteroids, kidney failure, excessive intake (oral or IV), near drowning in saltwater, NPO, increased rate of metabolism, watery diarrhea, fever/infection, excessive diaphoresis, hyperventilation  
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Hyponatremia   reduced excitable membrane depolarization and cellular swelling results in acute or increased confusion (esp. elderly), general muscle weakness, increased G.I. motility (N/D, abd. cramping, hyper sounds), seizures, coma, death; requires K+ monitoring  
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Hyponatremia Causes   low aldosterone, diuretics, wound drainage (esp. G.I.), kidney disease/failure, hyperlipidemia, NPO, low-salt diet, hyperglycemia, heart failure, excessive intake or irrigation with hypotonic fluids (ex: BPH patients), SIADH  
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Hypokalemia   reduced cell excitability & diminished tissue response results in resp. weakness/shallow resp.,dysrhythmias,thready/weak pulse,ECG changes(flat T wave),skeletal muscle weakness, flaccid paralysis,confusion/irritability,lethargy/coma,N/V/C, paralytic ileus  
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Hypokalemia Causes   inappropriate use of diuretics/digitalis/corticosteroids, high aldosterone, NPO, wound drainage (esp. G.I.), vomiting, diarrhea, prolonged NG suction, TPN, kidney disease, alkalosis, water intoxication, hyperinsulinism  
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Hyperkalemia   increased cell excitability (potential spontaneous discharge) & interference w/electrical conduction results in brady, low BP, ECG changes (peaked T, wide QRS), dysrhythmias/heart block/v-fib, muscle twitching, tingling/burning/paresthesias, diarrhea  
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Hyperkalemia Causes   excessive intake of salt substitutes, kidney failure, adrenal insufficiency, uncontrolled DM, acidosis, tissue damage (burns), hyperuricemia, transfusions of whole blood or packed cells, K+ sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors,  
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Hypomagnesemia   increased membrane excitability(esp.nerve)& Ca++/K+imbalances results in increased nerve impulse transmission(+Chvostek&Trousseaus w/hypocalc.)hyper.deep tendon reflexes,numbness/tingling,painful muscle contractions,tetany, seizures, A/N/C,paralytic ileus  
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Hypomagnesemia Causes   malnutrition, starvation, chronic alcoholism, diarrhea, steatorrhea, Celiac disease, Crohn's disease  
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Hypermagnesemia   S/S after >4mEq/L; reduced membrane excitability results in cardiac arrest risk, brady, low BP, prolonged PR/widened QRS, reduced/absent deep tendon reflexes, weak/absent skeletal muscle contractions, lethargy, coma, resp. insufficiency/failure  
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Hypermagnesemia Causes   decreased kidney excretion (kidney disease) increased intake via antacids, laxatives, IV replacement  
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Hyperphosphatemia   well tolerated by most body systems; problems arise d/t resulting hypocalcemia (increased membrane excitability); treated by managing hypocalcemia  
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Hyperphosphatemia Causes   kidney disease (decreased excretion), hypoparathyroidism, increased intake of phosphorus, tumor lysis syndrome  
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Hypophosphatemia   impact w/chronic low lvls;reduced energy metabolism,raised Ca++ lvls results in weak contractility,decreased SV/CO,reversible cardiac damage,weak sk.muscles->rhabdomyolosis, resp. failure,(decreased bone density)bone fractures,irritability->seizures->coma  
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Hypophosphatemia Causes   malnutrition, starvation, kidney failure, hypercalcemia, malignancy, hyperparathyroidism (excess PTH), hyperglycemia, alcohol abuse, uncontrolled DM, resp. alkalosis, use of aluminum-hydroxide/magnesium-based antacids, hyperalimentation (overfeeding)  
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Hypercalcemia   decreased sensitivity of excitable tissues results in increased HR/BP (severe: decreased HR), dysrhythmias, shortened QT, blood clots, severe muscle weakness, decreased deep tendon reflexes w/o paresthesias, confusion/lethargy, N/V/A/C,abd pain/distention  
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Hypercalcemia Causes   kidney failure, immobility, malignancy, use of thiazide diuretics, excessive oral intake of Ca++/Vit D, hyperthyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, use of glucocorticoids, dehydration  
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Hypocalcemia   increased membrane excitability results in paresthesias in hands/feet,muscle twitching/painful cramps or spasms,tetany, +Trousseaus/Chvostek signs,weak/thready pulse,prolonged ST/QT,increased peristalsis,D,loss of bone density, bone pain, change in height  
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Hypocalcemia Causes   end stage kidney disease, immobility, wound drainage(esp.GI), diarrhea, steatorrhea, lactose intolerance, acute pancreatitis, alkalosis, hyperphosphatemia, hyperproteinemia, removal/destruction of PT glands, excess Ca++ binders,Celiac sprue,Crohns disease  
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Sodium (Na+) Normal Level   136-145 mEq/L  
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Potassium (K+) Normal Level   3.5-5.0 mEq/L  
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Calcium (Ca++) Normal Level   9.0-10.5 mg/dL or mg %  
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Magnesium (Mg++) Normal Level   1.3-2.1 mEq/L  
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Phosphorus (P) Normal Level   3.0-4.5 mg/dL  
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Chloride (Cl-) Normal Level   98-106 mEq/L  
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