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Serum lab values - HM2 lilk8tob

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Creatinine Men   0.6 - 1.2  
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Creatinine women   0.5 - 1.1  
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In renal failure, creatinine will   increase  
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BUN   10 - 20  
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In renal failure, BUN will   Increase, so control protein intake  
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Sodium   136 - 145  
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In renal failure, sodium will   be normal or decreased  
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Potassium   3.5 - 5.0  
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In renal failure, potassium will   increase, so avoid salt substitutes  
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pH   7.35-7.45  
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In renal failure, pH will   decrease (in met. acidosis)  
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Bicarbonate   21 - 28  
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In renal failure bicarbonate will   decrease  
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CO2   35 - 45  
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In renal failure, CO2 will   decrease  
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Hemoglobin Men   14-18  
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Hemoglobin Women   12-16  
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In renal failure, hemoglobin will   decrease, which indicates anemia  
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Hematocrit Men   42-52%  
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Hematocrit Women   37-47%  
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In renal failure, hematocrit will   decrease to 20%,  
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Phosphorus   3.0 - 4.5  
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In renal failure, phosphorus will   increase, which can cause decreased calcium levels  
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Calcium   9 - 10.5  
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In renal failure, calcium will   decrease, so control phosphate 1st  
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Specific gravity of urine   1.010 - 1.025  
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In renal failure, specific gravity of urine will   be decreased and fixed  
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Glucose in urine   none or less than 15 mg/dL  
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In renal failure, glucose is   increased  
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Protein in urine   0-8mg/dl  
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In renal failure, protein will   increase with glomerular damage  
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Blood in urine   none or 2-3 RBC's  
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WBC's in urine   0-5, and are increased in UTI  
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BUN and creatinine rise together (same ratio)   renal failure  
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Signs of hyperkalemia   dizziness, weakness, cardiac irregularities, muscle cramps, diarrhea  
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Signs of low hemoglobin   pallor, weakness, dizziness, SOB  
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Signs of Hypocalcemia   abdominal cramps, hyperactive reflexes, tingling fingertips, spasms in feet & wrists  
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