Nursing 1 - 20110314 - Fluid Electrolyte Imbalance S/s

Front 1

constipation, abdominal and bone pain, lethargy, abdominal distention and paralytic ileus

Back 1

hypercalcemia

Front 2

tetany, seizures, mental changes (depression, impaired memory, confusion) hyperactive bowel sounds, dry and brittle hair and nails

Back 2

hypocalcemia

Front 3

hyperexcitability of muscles, twitching, muscle cramps, seizures, coma

Back 3

hypochloremia

Front 4

tachypnea, weakness, lethary, deep, rapid respirations, diminished cognitive ability

Back 4

hyperchloremia

Front 5

muscle weakness, tremors, dysrhythmias, marked alterations in mood (apathy, depression)

Back 5

hypomagnasemia

Front 6

nausea, vomiting, facial flushing, lethargy, drowsiness, depressed respiratory center (decreased respirations)

Back 6

hypermagnasemia

Front 7

neurologic symptoms ( irritability, numbness, confusion, seizures) muscle weakness, muscle pain, acute bruising and bleeding

Back 7

hypophosphatemia

Front 8

tetany, anorexia, vomiting, bone and joint pain, muscle weakness

Back 8

hyperphosphatemia

Front 9

fatigue, anorexia, muscle weakness, leg cramps, dysrhythmias

Back 9

hypokalemia

Front 10

skeletal muscle weakness and even paralysis, dysrhythmias, nausea, intermittent intestinal colic

Back 10

hyperkalemia

Front 11

poor skin turgor, dry mucosa, headache, decreased saliva production, altered mental status, coma

Back 11

hyponatremia

Front 12

restlessness, disorientation, dry swollen tongue, sticky mucous membrane, peripheral and pulmonary edema

Back 12

hypernatremia