Fluids, Electrolytes, and Nutrition

normal calcium value

9.0 - 10.5 mg/dL

normal magnesium value

1.3-2.1 mEq/L

normal phosphate value

3.0 - 4.5 mg/dL

normal potassium value

3.5 - 5.0 mEq/L

normal sodium value

136-145 mEq/L

nausea & vomiting, constipation, decreased reflexes, and confusion are signs of what electrolyte imbalance?

hypercalcemia

numbness/tingling, positive Chvostek sign, and hyperactive relfexes are signs of what electrolyte imbalance?

hypocalcemia

lethargy, hypoactive DTR, and flushing are signs of which electrolyte imbalance?

hypermagnesemia

positive Chvostek sign, hyperactive DTR, tetany, seizures, and tachycardia are signs of which electrolyte imbalance?

hypomagnesemia

which hormones shift phosphate into cells?

insulin and epinephrine

where is phosphate usually found?

in bones and ICF

what kind of relationship to phosphate and calcium have?

inverse relationship

cardiac arrest, peaked T waves, and wide QRS are signs of which electrolyte imbalance?

hyperkalemia

dysrhythmias, flat or inverted T waves, ST depression, and U waves are signs of which electrolyte imbalance?

hypokalemia

sodium imbalances cause …..

cerebral dysfunction

hypernatremia/too much sodium leads to…

cells shriveling

hyponatremia/not enough sodium leads to…

cells swelling