Give this one a try later!
bones
CV assessment hypercalcemia
Give this one a try later!
decreased HR, cyanosis, DVT
respiratory assessment hypokalemia
,Give this one a try later!
shallow respirations
what is an ABG and why is it performed?
Give this one a try later!
blood test carried out by taking blood from artery.
performed to get accurate measurement of oxygen and CO2 levels -- to
deliver O2 appropriately
What is euvolemic hyponatremia?
Give this one a try later!
water in body increases but sodium stays the same
causes - SIADH (increased ADH), diabetes insipid, adrenal insufficiency,
Addisons disease
what happens if Mg is overcorrected or given too fast
Give this one a try later!
respiratory failure
,what symptoms may occur when you have hypophosphatemia
Give this one a try later!
muscle weakness
what are the causes of hypernatremia
Give this one a try later!
too much salt in diet, too little fluid, vomiting
interventions hypokalemia
Give this one a try later!
prevent more loss (treat cause), potassium replacement, monitor cardiac
monitor for changes, monitor ABGs, change to potassium sparing diuretics,
assess respiratory function
causes of hyperchloremia
Give this one a try later!
, dehydration, metabolic acidosis (low bicarb, high Cl), acute renal failure,
cushings disease
causes of hypomagnesemia
Give this one a try later!
ETOH abuse, renal failure, malnutrtion/malabsorption, hypoparathyroidism,
diarrhea
CV assessment hypocalcemia
Give this one a try later!
inefficient contractility of cardiac muscle - low HR, low BP, weak pulse
neuro assessment hypernatremia (hypervolemic)
Give this one a try later!
lethargic, drowsy, stupor, coma
interventions for hypernatremia
Give this one a try later!