Pearson-Ch 10 Nursing Care Of Patients With Altered Fluid, Electrolyte, And Acid-Base Balance

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Acidosis

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The condition in which the hydrogen ion concentration increases above normal (reflected in a pH below 7.35)

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Alkalis

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Alkalis are bases that accept hydrogen ions in solution

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Alkalosis

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The condition where the hydrogen ion concentration decreases below normal (reflected in a pH above 7.45)

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Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)

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A laboratory test used to evaluate acid-base balance and gas exchange

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Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP)

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A hormone released by atrial muscle cells in response to distention from fluid overload.

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Base Excess (BE)

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A calculated value also known as buffer base capacity. Base excess reflects the degree of acid-base imbalance by indicating the status of the body's total buffering capacity.

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dehydration

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loss of water

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Fluid volume deficit (FVD)

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A decrease in intravascular, interstitial, and/or intracellular fluid in the body.

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Fluid Volume excess

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Excess extracellular fluid resulting rom retention of both water and sodium in the body.

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Homeostasis

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The body's tendency to maintain a state of physiologic balance in the presence of constantly changing conditions.

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Kussmauls respirations

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Deep, rapid respirations associated with compensatory mechanisms

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Orthopnea

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Difficulty breathing when supine

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serum bicarbonate

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The serum bicarbonate (HCO3-) reflects the renal regulation of acid-base balance. It is often called the metabolic component of arterial blood gases. The normal HCO3- value is 22 to 26 mEq/L.

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tetany

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tonic muscular spasms

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third spacing

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The accumulation and sequestration of trapped extracellular fluid in an actual or potential body space as a result of disease or injury.