normal electrolytes values

Normal Sodium (Na+) range

135-145 mEq/L

Primary function of Sodium

Regulates extracellular fluid (ECF) volume and osmolality

Normal Potassium (K+) range

3.5-5.0 mEq/L

Primary function of Potassium

Essential for cardiac nerve and muscle function

Normal Calcium (Ca2+) range

9.0-10.5 mg/dL

Primary function of Calcium

Bone health blood clotting muscle contraction nerve transmission

Normal Magnesium (Mg2+) range

1.3-2.1 mg/dL

Primary function of Magnesium

Enzyme function neuromuscular stability cardiac rhythm

Normal Chloride (Cl-) range

95-106 mEq/L

Primary function of Chloride

Maintains osmotic pressure and acid-base balance

Normal Phosphate (PO4 3-) range

3.0-4.5 mg/dL

Primary function of Phosphate

ATP production bone formation acid-base buffering

Normal Bicarbonate (HCO3) range

21-28 mEq/L

Primary function of Bicarbonate

Neutralizes excess acids helps regulate acid-base balance

Sodium is a major what type of ion

Extracellular cation

Potassium is a major what type of ion

Intracellular cation

Bicarbonate is obtained by what test

Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)