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Fluid & Electrolytes

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Normal sodium value   135-145 mEq/dl  
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Normal potassium value   3.5-4.5  
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Normal Phosphorus value   2.8-4.5  
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Normal calcium value   8.5-10.2 mg/dl  
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Normal magnesium value   1.5-2.5 mEq/dl  
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Client has alot of muscle weakness and cramping. Also enhances digitalis (digoxin toxicity).   Hypokalemia <3.5  
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Monitor patients on diuretics closely. Restrict oral and parenteral K intake as ordered. Kayexelate enema to inc. K elimination   Hyperkalemia >4.5  
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Monitor breathing closely, Patient may become confused. Possible seizures, Chvostek's sign (facial twitching), Numbness in extremeties and around mouth.   Hypocalcemia <8.5  
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Protect confused patient, monitor for digoxin tocitity, encourage high fiber intake, increase movement and exercise   Hypercalcemia >10.2  
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Monitor LOC, Very high risk for sezures, Administer isotonic 0.9% IV as ordered   Hyponatremia <135  
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Monitor LOC & behavior changes, Sezure precautions, restrict salt intake, administer hypotonic solution 0.3% NaCl as ordered   Hypernatremia >145  
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Monitor for seizure, ECG changes (cardiac muscle), digitalis toxicity, avoid excess laxatives and diuretics   Hypomagnesemia <1.5  
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LOC, Assess patellar reflex if absent notify MD, encourage fluid intake.   Hypermagnesemia >2.5  
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Monitor LOC, seizure precautions,bleeding and respiratory failure.   Hypophosphatemia <2.8  
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Cant excrete phosphorus, monitor for tetany and other signs of hypocalcemia, Monitor HR, ECG, and UO.   Hyperphosphatemia >4.5  
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Normal Cl- values   100-106  
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Normal Mg values   1.2-2.0  
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Normal PO4-3   2.5-4.5  
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Normal CO2   23 - 30  
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Normal HCO3-1   22-26  
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Normal pCO2   35-45  
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Normal pH   7.35 - 7.45  
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Normal Osmolarity   285-295mOsm / kg water  
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Normal Albumin   3.5 - 5.5  
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Normal Hct   F= 40-48/ M-42-50  
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Normal Hgb   F= 12-16/ M= 42-50  
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PT   11-12.5s or 1.5-2X control  
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PTT   60-70s or 1.5-2.5X control  
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