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Potassium (K)
Range Used for |
ICF (3.5-5.3 mEq/L)
Nerve impulses Muscle contraction Metabolise carbohydrate to energy Osmolality regulation |
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Potassium (K)
Hypokalemia s/s Hyperkalemia s/s |
Hypo:N/V, dysrhythmias, abdominal distention, soft flabby muscle
Hyper:N, abdominal cramps, oliguria,tachycardia LATER: bradycardia, weakness, paresthesia, cardiac arrest. Never give K as IV push!! Must be diluted! |
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Sodium (Na)
Range Used for |
ECF (135-145 mEq/L)
Nerve impulses ( transmission & conduction) |
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Sodium (Na)
Hyponatremia s/s Hypernatremia s/s |
Hypo: weakness, HA, lethargy, confusion, seizure, abdominal cramps, N/V, tachycardia, hypotension, pale skin, dry mucous,
Hyper: flushed dry skin, agitation, Elevated Temp & BP Rough dry tounge, N/V, anorexia, tachycardia, hypertension, twitching, hyper reflexia. |
