Electrolyte Balance Ch 41 Taylors Ch 10 Brunners

values come from the powerpoint

sodium (Na)

the most abundant electrolyte cation that controls and regulates the volume of body fluids; also functions in establishing the electrochemical state necessary for muscle contraction and the transmission of nerve impulses

135 - 145 mEq/L

potassium (K)

an electrolyte cation that is the chief regulator of cellular enzyme activity and water content, and essential for normal cardiac, neural, and muscle function and contractility of all muscles

3.5 - 5.0 mEq/L

calcium (Ca)

an electrolyte cation associated with nerve impulse, blood clotting, muscle contraction, B₁₂ absorption; maintain bone & teeth strength

8.6 -10.2 mg/dL

magnesium (Mg)

an electrolyte cation that metabolizes of carbohydrates and proteins, vital actions involving enzymes, nerve, and muscle function

1.3 - 2.3 mEq/L

chloride (Cl)

an electrolyte anion maintains osmotic pressure in the blood, produces hydrochloric acid

97 - 107 mEq/L

phosphate (PO₄)

an electrolyte anion involved in important chemical reactions in the body, cell division, and hereditary traits

2.5 - 4.5 mg/dL

serum osmolality

the measure of the total concentration of particles (sodium, glucose, urea) in blood

285-295 mOsm/kg