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NUR 1175 Electrolyte Imbalances

1. Electrolyte levels (blood draws) measure the
Answer

serum level not the intracellular level



2. Normal ionized calcium level
Answer

4.5-5.1 mg/dL



3. Electrolytes are balances through
Answer

Intake and Absorption Distribution



Output (urine, feces, sweat; vomiting, diarrhea, drainage, fistulas)


4. Major Electrolyte Functions

Answer

Sodium

regulates blood pressure and volume, think sodium swells, sodium irregularities will cause
neuro changes!



5. Potassium

,Answer

Chief regulator of cellular enzyme activity and water content, helps muscle contraction, think
K+ pumps, potassium think heart! Could cause potentially life threatening cardiac dysrhythmias



6. Calcium

Answer

nerve impulse, blood clotting, muscle contraction, B12 absorption, bone formation, calcium think
creating bone!



7. Magnesium
Answer

metabolism of carbohydrates and proteins, vital actions involving enzymes (muscle and nerve
stay healthy, regulate energy levels) , Magnesium Manages Muscle think calm and sedated



8. Chloride
Answer

maintains osmotic pressure in blood, produces hydrochloric acid Chlo- ride think cellular



9. Bicarbonate
Answer

body's primary buffer system



10. Phosphate
Answer

, involved in important chemical reactions in the body, cell division, and hereditary traits; helps
create/maintain teeth and bones Phosphate think Perfect Teeth



11. Normal Potassium Level
Answer

3.5-5.0 mEq/L, ICF cation



12. Normal Sodium

Answer

135-145 mEq/L, ECF cation



13. Calcium Normal

Answer

8.6-10.2 mg/dL, ECF cation



14. Magnesium Normal

Answer

1.3-2.3 mEq/L, ICF cation



15. Chloride Normal

Answer

97 to 107 mEq/L, ECF anion



16. Phosphate Normal

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