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NP2 2011: Fluid & Electrolyte Prof.Kamhoot

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What percent of the body is extracellular fluid?   34% one-third of total body fluid  
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What percent of the body is intracellular fluid?   66%  
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Extracellular fluid is...   any fluid outside the cell, which includes intersitial (75% of ECF) fluid between the cells and tissues and Intravascular (20% of ECF) plasma within the vessels  
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Fluids are essential to the body because they...   Transport nutrients to and from the cells Manintains blood volume Acts as a lubricant for tissues Aides in maintance of acid-base balance Assists in heat regulation via evaporation  
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Daily water intake and output is approx. _______ mL.   2500 mL  
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Average intake of fluids for food, and oxidation is...   Food: 1000 mL Oxidation: 300 mL  
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Average Insensiable output of skin, sweat, feces, and lungs is...   Skin & Lungs: 350-400 mL Sweat: 100 mL Feces: 100-200 mL  
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S/S of fluid volume deficit/Hypovolemia...   thirst dizzines weakness poor skin turgor weight loss elevated HR postural hypotension decrease urine output mental status change dry mucus membranes weak,rapid pulse  
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S/S Orthrostatic/Postural Hypotension   -Decrease in systolic pressure > 20mm Hg -Decrease in diastolic pressure 10mm Hg -10-20% increase in HR  
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Nursing Interventions for fluid volume deficit/hypovolemia are   -Assess for causative factor -Daily weight, i&o, vs -Asses neuro status, safety issues -Administer IV fluids/encourage intake -Skin assessment and oral care -Monitor labs (Na,Hematocrit)  
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Causes of fluid volume excess/hypervolumia are...   -Excessive intake of fluids -Abnormal retention of fluids -Interstitial to plasma shift  
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S/S of fluid volume excess/hypervolumia are...   -Increase HR/BP -Tachypnea/dyspnea -Distended veins -Edema -Weight gain -I&O -Crackles in lungs -Pulmonary edema  
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Treatment of fluid volume excess/hypervolumia is...   -Diuretics -Fluid restriction -Sodium restriction  
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Nursing interventions for fluid volume excess/hypervolumia   -Asses for cause -Daily weights -I&O -Asses VS -Skin assessment/care -Assess/monitor respiratory rate -Restrict Na and fluid intake -Administer meds as ordered  
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Older adults are at risk for increased dehydration/hypovolumia d/t...   replacement of lean muscles to fat, kidneys are less able to concentrate urine, decrease in mobility decreases thirst, incontinent, over salt food, mild disorientation, orthostatic hypotension, constipation  
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Nephrons filter blood at a rate of ___mL per minutes or about ___L/day.   125 mL, 180L  
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The kidneys must excrete a minimum of __mL/hr to eliminate waste products from the body.   30mL/hr  
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1 L of fluid =   1 kg or 2.2 lb  
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Substances entering the body begin their journey in the ____________ fluid.   extracellular  
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Passive transport processes that move fluids into and out of cells are...   Diffusion Osmosis Filteration  
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Active transport processes require ______ in order to be able to move fluids into and out of cells   energy  
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Solute   substances dissolved in a liquid, move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration  
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Solvent   component of solution that dissolves a solute  
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Osmolarity (mOsm/L) (urine)   used to describe fluids outside the body  
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Osmolality (mOsm/kg) (serum)   used to describe fluids inside the body  
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Diffusion...   movement of particles in all directions through a solution or gas; water can move freely  
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Osmosis...   the movement of WATER from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration through a selectively permeable membrane  
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Hypertonic solution...   A solution of higher osmotic pressure, pulls fluids from the cells  
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Isotonic solution...   A solution of same osmotic pressure, expands the bodys fluid volume without causing a fluid shift  
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Hypotonic solution...   A solution of lower osmotic pressure, moves into cell, causing them to enlarge  
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Types of Hypertonic IV solutions used...   D5 1/2NS: 5% dextrose in 0.45% sodium chloride D5NS: 5% dextrose in 0.9% sodium chloride D5LR: 5% dextrose in lactated ringers D10W: 10% dextrose  
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Types of Isotonic IV solutions used...   NS: 0.9% sodium chloride LR: lactated ringers D5W: 5% dextrose in water  
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Types of Hypotonic solutions used...   1/2NS: 0.45% sodium chloride D2.5W: 2.5% dextrose  
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Osmotic pressure....   draws fluid across membrane, major force that PULLS fluid from the tissue space to the vascular space  
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Hydrostatic pressure...   force within the fluid compartment, major force that PUSHES fluid out of the vascular system  
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Oncotic pressure...   Osmotic pressure exerted by colloids,protein is a major colloid  
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Facillitated diffusion involves _______ ______ and requires _____ energy.   carrier molecules, no  
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Filtration   the transfer of water and dissolved substances from an area of higher pressure to an area of lower pressure hydrostatic pressure is the force pumping action is the heart  
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ADH is _________ by the hypothalamus, __________ by the posterior pituitary and released and _________ in a feedback loop.   synthesized, secreted, inhibited  
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Aldosterone is adrenal gland hormone that has an ________ effect on water. Released and inhibited in a feedback loop as part of the _____-__________ system.   indirect, renin-angiotension  
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Glucocorticoids (cortisol) is released and produced by the ___________, when the body is stressed. Promotes renal _________ of sodium and water.   adrenal gland, promotes  
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Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) cardiac hormone that is released when the atria is ________ from ______ _______ ______ or _____ ___.   stretched by high blood volume or high bp  
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Atrial natriurtic peptide (ANP) lowers blood volume and bp by....   causing vasodilation, decreasing aldosterone, decreasing ADH release, increasing GFR  
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Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) is a _______ hormone.   cardiac  
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Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) decreases blood volume and pressure by...   vasodilates, decreases release of aldosterone, causes diuresis with excretion of both Na+ and H20  
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Active transport ________ energy from ________ _________.   requires, the chemical adenosine triphosphate  
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Active transport is   the movement of molecules into cells without regard for their positive or negative charge and against concentration factors, moves fluids from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration  
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Substances that require active transport are...   sodium, potassium, calcium, iron, hydrogen, amion acids and glucose  
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During dehydration, the serum osmolality ________; during overhydration the serum osmolality _________.   increases, decreases  
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__________ senses fluid deficit/increase in plasma osmolality   Hypothalmus  
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The pituitary store/releases ______   ADH  
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The pituitary releases ADH when...   increased osmolality, stress, nauses, nicotine, morphine  
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Diabetes insipidus affects the pituitary by...   decrease ADH, dehydration  
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Increase in blood osmolality causes....   Osmoreceptors in hypothalmus stimulate posterior pituitary to screte ADH->ADH increases tubule permeability -> increase reabsorption of H20 into blood -> Unrine output decreases which causes serum/blood osmolality decreese as the water dilutes fluids  
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Decrese in blood osmolality causes....   ADH is suppressed-> ADH causes distal tubules to become less permable to water  
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Glucosteriods such as cortisol help regulate BOTH water and electrolytes by...   increasing serum glucose,and has an antiinflammatory effect  
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Mineralcorticoids such as aldosterone help regulate BOTH water adn electrolytes by...   enhancing sodium retention and potassium excretion  
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Normal SG is ______   1.010-1.025  
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SG < 1.010 means....   dilute urine. may be caused by excess fluid intake, inability to concentrate unrine  
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SG > 1.025 means...   concentrated urine. may be dehydration, excess solutes in urine  
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Atrial natruuretic factor (ANF) is released from cells in the atria of the heart in respone to ______ blood volume. ANF suppresses _____, _________, and ____ hormones.   excess, renin, aldosterone and ADH  
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Atrial natriuretic factor (ANF) promotes ______ and ______ excretion, vasodialation and ________ inhibition.   sodium and water, thrist  
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Normal serum sodium(Na+) levels are...   135-145 mEq/L  
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Sodium (Na+) function is   regulate ECF volume and distribution, maintaining blood volume, transmitting nerve impulses and contraction muscles.  
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____ is the most abundant cation in ECF.   Na+  
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Intracellular fluid (ICF) is 2/3 of bodys water and consists of cations that are mostly _______, some ________ and ________. Anions that are mostly _____ and some ________, ________, _______, and ________.   potassium, sodium and magnesium phosphate, bicarbonate, protein, chloride and sulfate  
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Extracellular fluid (ECF) is 1/3 of bodys water and consists of cations mostly ______, some __________, ________, and magnesium. Also, anions of mostly _______, some ________, sulfate, and _________.   sodium, potassium, calcium chloride, bicarbonate, phosphate  
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Cations are postitively charged and include....   Potassium (K+) Calcium (Ca+2) Sodium (Na+) Magnesium (Mg+2)  
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Anions are negatively charged and include...   Sodium bicarbonate (HCO3-) Chloride (Cl-) Phosphate (PO4-3)  
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Hyponatremia (serum sodium < 135 mEq/L) caused by sodium loss s/s include...   irritability, apprehension, confusion, postural hypertention, tachycarida, rapid thready pulse, jugular venous filling, nausea, dry mucous membranes, wt.loss, tremor, seizures, coma  
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Hyponatremia caused by loss of sodium can be caused by...   GI losses Renal losses: SIADH, diuretic, adrenal insufficiency, Na+ wasting, renal disease Skin loss: burns, wound drainage, excessive sweating  
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Hyponatremia caused by gain of water (Na+ dilution) can be caused by...   CHF, excessive hypotonic IV fluids, primary polydipsia, SIADH, excessive intake of water  
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Hyponatremia (serum sodium < 135 mEq/L) caused by gain of water s/s include....   h/a, fatigue, apathy, weakness, confusion, nausea, vomiting, wt.gain, postural hypotenstion, muscle spasms, seizure, coma  
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Hypernatremia (serum sodium > 145 mEq/L) caused by water loss (decreased ECF) can be caused by....   insensible water loss (diarrhea) and perspiration, diabetes insipidus, osmotic diuresis, water deprivation  
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Hypernatremia (serum sodium > 145 mEq/L) caused by water loss s/s are...   intense thirst, dry swollen tongue, restlessness, agitation, twitching, confusion, seizure, coma, weakness, postural hypotension, wt.loss, low urinary output  
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Hypernatremia (serum sodium > 145 mEq/L) caused by sodium gain (increase ECF) s/s include...   intense thirst, restlessness, agitation, twitching, seizure, coma, flushed skin, WEIGHT GAIN, peripheral and pulmonary edema  
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Hypernatremia (serum sodium > 145 mEq/L) caused by sodium gain (increase ECF) can be caused by...   IV salin soulutions (D5NS, sodium bicarbonate, excessive NS), primary hyperaldosteronism, saltwater drowning, excessive salt intake  
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Nursing intervention for water/sodium imbalances...   treat cause dietary adjustment treat fluid loss/gain  
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Potassium (K+) function   transmission & conduction of nerve impulses, maintance of normal cardiac rhythm, skeletal & smooth muscle contraction, major intracellular cation, regulates intracellular osmolaltity, promotes cellular growth, leaves cells during tissue breakdown  
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Normal serum potassium levels are   3.5-5.0 mEq/L  
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Sources of potassiun include   dark yellow and orange fruits, avocados, dark green leafy vegetables, sweet potatoes, meat, nuts and pb, cola drinks, instant tea and coffee  
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Hypokalemia (serum potassium < 3.5 mEq/L) caused by abnormal fluid loss can be caused by   vomiting, diarrhea, fistules, NG suctioning, illeostomy, metabolic alkalosis  
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S/S of hypokalemia (serum potassium < 3.5 mEq/L)   fatigue, muscle weakness, leg cramps, nausea, vomiting, ileus, soft flabby muscles, parethesias, decreased deep tendon reflexes, weak, irregular pulse, polyuria, hypergylcemia, venticular arrhythmia (PVC), bradycardia, enhanced digitalis effect  
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Treatment's of hypokalemia   prevention of metabolic acidosis, treat diarrhea and vomiting, adequate dietary intake, potassium supplements, monitoring medication side effects  
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Hyperkalemia (serum potassium > 5.0 mEq/L) can be caused by   renal failure(usually),,assive cell damage, rapid transfusion of blood products, catabolism, metabolic acidosis, adrenal insufficiency  
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S/S of hyperkalemia (>5.0 mEq/L)   irritability, anxiety, abdominal cramping, diarrhea, weakness of lower extremities, paresthesias, irregular pulse, cardiac standstil, ventricular fibrillation  
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Treatment for hyperkalemia (> 5.0 mEq/L)   calcium gluconate iv, regular insulin and glucose administered iv, sodium bicarbonate, dialysis, sodium polystyrene sulfonate (kayexalate)  
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Normal chloride (Cl-) serum level   95-108 mEq/L  
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Chloride is a major anion in ECF and functions to   regulate acid base balance, functions with sodium, major component of gastric juice as hydrochloric acid (HCL), acts as buffer in the exchange of O2 and CO2 in RBC's  
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Hypochloremia (< 95 mEq/L) s/s   increased muscle excitablility, tetany,decreased respirations  
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Hyperchloremia (> 108 mEq/L) s/s   stupor, rapid deep breathing, muscle weakness  
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Sources of chloride (Cl-)   bacon, ham, processed cheese, table salt (same as sources for sodium)  
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Normal calcium total serum includes bound and unbound calcium and is   8.5-10.5 mg/dL  
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Calcium functions   coagulation, nerve impulse transmission, contraction and relaxation of skeletal muscles, hormone secretion, normal cell function and memebrane stability,  
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What percent of calcium is in bones/teeth?   99%  
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where is the 1% of calcium in the body located?   plasma and cells; 50% free form or ionized or unbound; 40% bound to plasma (albumin); 10% bound to non-protein ions like phosphate, carbonate, and citrate  
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Calcium sources   milk and milk products, cheese, dark green leafy vegetables, canned salmon, beans, nuts, cauliflower, egg yolks  
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S/S of hypercalcemia (>10.5 mg/dL or > 5 mEq/L)   lethargy, depressed reflexes, decreased memory confusion, personality changes, psychosis, anorexia, vomiting, bone pain, fractures, polyuria, dehydration, stupor, coma, muscle tremors, parathesias, ventricular arrhythmias, increased digitalis effect  
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Normal ionized serum calcium   4.0-5.0 mEq/L  
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Causes of increased total calcium (hypercalcemia >10.5 mg/dL)   multiple myeloma, other malignancy, prolonged immobilization, hyperparathyroidism, vit D overdose, thiazide diuretics, increased intestinal absorption, high bone turnover, ESRD, drugs  
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Causes of increased ionized calcium (hypercalcemia >5.0 mEq/L)   acidosis  
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S/S of hypocalcemia (< 4.0 mEq/L or < 8.5 mg/dL)   easy fatigability, depression, anxiety and confusions, numbness & tingling in extremities & around mouth, hyperreflexia, muscle cramps, chvostek's sign, trousseau sign, laryngeal spasm, tetany, seizures  
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Causes of hypocalcemia (< 4.0 mEq/L or < 8.5 mg/dL)   chronic renal failure,elevated phosphorus,hypothyroidism,vit.D deficiency, Mg dificiency, acute pancreatitis, loop diuretics, chronic alcoholism, diarrhea, low albumnin, parathyroid hormone deficiency, malabsorption,hyptothermia,rabdomyolsis,tumor,drugs  
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Phosphorus is chiefly an __________ anion.   inracellular  
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Normal phosphorus serum level   2.8-4.5 mg/dL  
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Phosphorus and ________ have an inverse relationship in the body; an increase in one causes a decrease in the other.   calcium  
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The majority of __________ is found in bones and teeth combined with calcium   phosphorus  
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Phosphorus function   essential to function of muscles, RBC's, and nervous system  
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An adequate intake of Vitamin ____ is necessary for the absorption of both calcium and phosphorus   D  
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Hypophosphatemia (< 2.8 mg/dL) is caused from   diabetic ketoacidosis, dietary insufficiency, impaired kidney function, or misdistribution of phosphate  
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Hypophosphatemia (< 2.8 mg/dL) S/S   possilbe muscle weakness  
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Treatment for hypophosphatemia (<2.8 mg/dL)   oral supplement, foods high in phosphorus, may need iv of Na or K phosphate  
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Hyperphosphatemia (> 8.5 mg/dL) may be caused from   renal insufficiency (most common), increase intake of phosphate or vit.D, chemotherapy  
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S/S of hyperphosphatemia (> 8.5 mg/dL)   tetany, numbness & tingling around the mouth, and muscle spasms  
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Treatment of hyperphosphatemia (> 8.5 mg/dL)   underlying cause, restrict foods with phosphorus, phosphate binding agents such as Basajel, Amphogel, Aluminet  
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Magnesium (Mg+)function   energy production, synthesis of essential molecules (protien,DNA), active transport, cell signaling, cell migration-wound healing  
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Normal serum level of magnesium   1.5-2.5 mEq/L  
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More than half of _________ (electrolyte) is found in bone and muscle   magnesium  
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Causes of hypermagnesiumia (> 2.5 mEq/L)   renal insuffiency, medications like lithium, laxatives, & antacids with Mg+, volume depletion, rhabdomyolysis, hypothroidism, hyperparathyroidism, hypomotility disorders, bowel obstruction  
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S/S of hypermagnesiumia (> 2.5 mEq/L)   lethargy,drowsiness, n/v, reflexes impaired, somnolence, EKG changes, hypotension,bradycardis, respiratory, cardiac arrest can occur  
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Nursing interventions for hypermagnesiumia (> 2.5 mEq/L)   prevention/indentify and eliminate cause, EKG monitor, IV CaCl or calcium gluconate, fluids, neuro assessment, discontinue medications that contribute  
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Causes of hypomagnesiumia (< 1.5 mEq/L)   diet-malnutrition, drinking ETOH, diarrhea and malabsorption, diabetes mellitus, diuretics, drugs  
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S/S of hypomagnesiumia (< 1.5 mEq/L)   hyperactive deep tendon reflexes, tremors, seizures, cardiac arrthymias, confusion  
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Treatment of hypomagnesiumia (< 1.5 mEq/L)   oral supplements, increase dietary intake  
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Plasma proteins, particularly albumin, are significant determinants of _______ volume   plasma  
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Causes of Hypoprotienemia   (rare) anorexia, malnutrition, starvation, fad dieting, poorly balanced vegetarian diets  
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S/S of hypoprotienemia   edema, slow healing, anorexia, fatigue, anemia, muscle loss, ascites  
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Nursing interventions for hypoprotienemia   high CHO, high protien diet, dietary protein supplement, enternal nurtrition or total parenteral nutrition  
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Bicarbonate is a manin anion of the ________ fluid   extracellular  
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Normal serum level of bicarbonate   22-24 mEq/L  
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Bicarbonate is the main anion of the _______ fluid   extracellular  
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Bicarbonate major function   the regulation of the acid-base balance  
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Acid-base balance meaans _______ of the ________ ion concentration in the body fluids   homeostasis, hydrogen  
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The hydrogen ion concentration is determined by the ratio of __________ acid to __________ in the extracellular fluid   carbonic, bicarbonate  
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The symbol used to indicate hydrogen ion balance is _____   PH  
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Atrial blood gases (ABG) determine whether a solution is more ______, _________, or alkaline   acidic, neutral  
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More hydrogen ions =   acidic  
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Less hydrogen ions =   alkaline (base)  
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ABG's measure   PH, PaCO2, HCO3, PaO2, SaO2  
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Normal PH of ABG is   7.35-7.45  
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Normal PaC02 of ABG is   35-45 mm Hg  
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Normal HCO3 of ABG is   22-26 mEq/L  
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Normal PaO2 of ABG is   80-100 mm Hg  
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Normal Sa02 of ABG is   95-100%  
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The body's three systems that work to keep the PH in the narrow range of normal   blood buffers, lungs, kidneys  
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Blood buffers work to keep the PH in the range of normal by   circulating throughout the body in pairs, neutralizing excess acids or bases by contributing or accepting hydrogen ions  
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Blood buffers act immediately, are present in _______ & ________, and take up or releases extra ______ ions   blood & tissues, H+  
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The lungs work to keep the PH in the range of normal by   speeding up or slowing down respirations, the lungs can increase or decrease the amt. of carbon dioxide in the blood. Responds in minutes to hours  
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The kidneys work to keep the PH in the range of normal by   excreting varying amts of acid or base, reabsorbs or secretes hydogen (H+) and bicarbonate (HCO3) Responds within hours to days  
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Respiratory Acidosis is   any condition that impairs normal ventilation, perfusion, or diffusion  
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ABG results of respiratory acidosis   a retention of carbon dioxide occurs with a resultant increase of carbonic acid in blood; PH < 7.35; PaCO2 > 45mg; HCO3 normal early on then it increases Compensation: kidneys retain HCO3  
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Respirtory Acidosis causes   aspiration, cardiac arrest, severe pneumonia, emphysema, pulmonary edema, pneumothorax, obesity, stroke, head injury, COPD, respiratory infections, asthma  
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Clinical S/S of respiratory acidosis   lethargy, disorientation, occipital h/a, decrease deep tendon reflexes, dizziness, tremors, weakness, tachycardia, hypertension, dyspnea  
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Treatment of respiratoy acidosis   improve ventilation, use bronchodilators, administer oxygen, administer fluids, meds-possible anti infectives  
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Respiratory Alkalosis is   an increase in respratory rate, depth, or both that results in loss of excessive amounts of carbon dioxide with a resultant lowering of the carbonic acid level in the blood.  
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ABG results of respiratory alkalosis   PH > 7.45 PaCo2 < 35 mmHg HCO3 Normal Compensation: kidneys excrete HCO3  
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Respiratory alkalosis cause's   hyperventilation, anxiety, fear, head injuries, ASA overdose, pneumonia, disorders of the CNS, hypoxia, high fever, pulmonary emboli  
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Clinical S/S of respiratory alkalosis   anxious appearance, irritability, numbness & tingling of the hands/toes, fainting, dizziness, tachypnea, cardiac arrhythmias, tetany, muscle weakness, chest tightness & palpations  
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Treatment of respiratory alkalosis   treat source of anxiety, breathe slowly into a paper bag, administer sedatives  
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Metabolic Acidosis is   a gain of hydrogen ions or a loss of bicarbonate: retaining too many acids or losing too many bases  
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ABG results of metabolic acidosis   PH < 7.35 PaCO2 Normal HCO3 < 22mEq/L Compensation: lungs excrete CO2  
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Metabolic acidosis cause's   starvation, dehydration, diabetic ketoacidosis, renal failure, shock, diarrhea, drugs (ASA), acid indigestion, fistules, severe infection, excessive GI loss  
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Clinical S/S of metabolic acidosis   nausea & vomiting, Kussmaul's breathing ( fast, shallow), h/a, drowsiness, increased breathing, diarrhe, lethargy, decrease LOC, cardiac arrhythmias  
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Treatment of metabolic acidosis   reverse underlying cause, administer Na HCO3, insulin  
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Metabolic Alkalosis is   when a significant amount of acid is lost from the body or an increase in the bicarbonate level  
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ABG results for metabolic alkalosis   PH > 7.45 HCO3 > 24mEq/L PaCo2 Normal Compensation: lungs retain CO2  
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Metabolic alkalosis cause's   excessive vomiting, prolong NG suctioning, electrolyte disturbance (hypokalemia), cushings disease, drugs (steriods, NaHCO3, diuretics & antiacids), hyperaldosteronism  
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Clinical S/S of metabolic alkalosis   h/a, lethargy, irritability, decrease LOC, tachycardia, slow, shallow respirations, bradycardia, n/v, numbness & tingling in extremities, tetany  
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Treatment of metabolic alkalosis   reverse underlying cause, thiazide diuretics discontinued, NG suctioning discontinued, administer antimetic, restore normal fluid volume  
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PH 7.29 PaCO2 54 HCO3 25 What is this?   Respiratory acidosis  
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