Fluids and Electrolytes
Fluid compartments
02/07/2009 20:32
Fluid compartments:
1. ICF – Intracellular Fluid
About 2/3 by volume. This is the fluid within the cells. It provides nutrients for metabolism because it is high in...
2 Disorders of Water Balance: Hypovolemia and Hypervolemia
02/07/2009 20:33
2 Disorders of Water Balance:
1. Dehydration or hypovolemia
Nursing diagnosis: Fluid Volume deficit
Rationale: Water loss is greater than water intake and the body is in negative fluid balance
2 Disorders of Water Balance:
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Fluid electrolytes
02/07/2009 20:47
Fluid Electrolytes:
Electrolytes
Normal values
Sodium
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Fluid Electrolyte imbalance: Sodium
02/07/2009 20:48
Sodium
135-145 mEq/L
Function: PULLS or Attracts WATER
Hyponatremia
Values:
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Electrolyte imbalance: Potassium
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Potassium
3.5-5 mEq/L
Function:
major intracellular ion; influences muscle activity & pH regulation
Hypokalemia
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Fluid Electrolyte imbalance: Magnesium
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Magnesium
1.5-2.5 mEq/L
Function:
Activates intracellular enzyme systems and plays role in CHO & protein metabolism
Hypomagnesemia
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Fluid Electrolyte imbalance: Calcium
02/07/2009 20:52
Calcium
4.5-5.5 mEq/L
Function: nerve & muscle contraction, cardiac function, clotting.
Hypocalcemia
Values:
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Fluid Electrolyte imbalance: Phosphorous
02/07/2009 20:54
Phosphorous
2.5-4.5 mEq/dL
Functions:
Essential to tissue oxygenation, normal CNS function and movement of glucose into cells, assists in regulation of Calcium and maintenance of acid base balance
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Normal Arterial Blood Gas Values
03/07/2009 12:40
Normal Arterial Blood Gas
pH
7.35 – 7.45
PaO2
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Acid-base balance problems
03/07/2009 15:03
Normal Arterial Blood Gas
pH
7.35 – 7.45
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