electrolyte - group 1 by Julie Leavitt https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9 N3 Group 1 en-us 2022-08-23 17:50:25 UTC 2025-11-07 23:52:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f95b.png Causes jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2269091649 Inadequate intake

Excessive loss of GI fluid

Diabetes insipidus

Starvation

Heat-induced diaphoresis

Corticosteroid use

Alkalosis

Cushing’s disease

Hyperaldosteronism 

]]> 2022-08-23 17:52:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2269091649 S/Sx jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2269091880 Weak, thready pulse

EKG changes-ST segment depression, flattened t-wave

Dyspnea, shallow breathing

Decreased deep tendon reflex, muscle cramps

Anxiety, confusion

Decreased bowel sounds, constipation

Nausea, vomiting

Fatigue, lethargy

]]> 2022-08-23 17:52:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2269091880 Treatment jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2269092359 Potassium supplements (review medication), potassium rich diet (list foods)]]> 2022-08-23 17:53:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2269092359 Interventions jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2269092622 Monitor V/S, EKG changes, check of alkalosis, protect from injury, monitor potassium levels

]]> 2022-08-23 17:53:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2269092622 Lab Value Range jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2269093081 <3.5 mEq/L]]> 2022-08-23 17:53:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2269093081 Causes jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2269093941 Adrenal insufficiency

Renal insufficiency

Use of K+ sparing diuretic 

Metabolic acidosis

Respiratory acidosis

Insulin deficiency

Burns

]]> 2022-08-23 17:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2269093941 S/Sx jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2269094174 Tall, peaked T waves, widened QRS

Dysthymias

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

Abdominal cramping

Muscle cramping

Irritability

]]> 2022-08-23 17:54:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2269094174 Treatment jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2269094362 Calcium gluconate, regular insulin and dextrose, sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate),

Sodium carbonate if patient has acidosis 

]]> 2022-08-23 17:54:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2269094362 Interventions jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2269094556 Monitor EKG, potassium levels, dialysis if patient does not respond to other treatments

]]> 2022-08-23 17:54:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2269094556 Lab Value Range jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276825164 >5 mEq/L

]]> 2022-08-30 21:11:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276825164 Lab value range jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276825726 >145 mEq/L

]]> 2022-08-30 21:12:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276825726 Causes jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276825892 Impaired thirst mechanism

Profuse sweating, dehydration

Diarrhea

Diabetes insipidus

Cushing’s syndrome

Kidney failure

Corticosteroids

NPO

Fever, increased rate of metabolism

]]> 2022-08-30 21:12:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276825892 S/sx jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276826023 Tachycardia, hypotension

Dry and sticky mucous membranes

Twitching, tremor, hyperreflexia

Restlessness, agitated, confused

Lethargic

]]> 2022-08-30 21:13:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276826023 Treatment jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276826139 Isotonic solutions, hypotonic solutions, diuretics, sodium restrictions

]]> 2022-08-30 21:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276826139 Interventions jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276826328 Monitor I&Os, daily weights, maintain safe environment, consult with dietician

]]> 2022-08-30 21:13:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276826328 Lab value range jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276826558 < 135 mEq/L]]> 2022-08-30 21:13:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276826558 causes jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276826651 Congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, SIADH

DKA

Excessive use of hypotonic solutions

Inadequate dietary intake

Anorexia

Diuretics

Decreased secretion of aldosterone 

Kidney disease

Vomiting, diarrhea, excessive suctioning, irrigation of NG tube with water, repeated use of tap water enemas

]]> 2022-08-30 21:14:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276826651 S/sx jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276826783 Edema, increased ICP

Muscle cramps

Confusion, change in LOC

Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain

Hyperreflexia, muscle twitching

Tachycardia

]]> 2022-08-30 21:14:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276826783 Treatment jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276826892 If patient has hyponatremia with hypovolemic volume, treat with 0.9% NS or LR. If patient is hyponatremia with hypertonic dehydration, treat with fluid restrictions. Acute hyponatremia treat with hypertonic solution. Administer salt tablets

]]> 2022-08-30 21:14:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276826892 Interventions jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276827032 Monitor I&Os, daily weight, consult with dietician, protect patient from injury, monitor for neurological changes 

]]> 2022-08-30 21:14:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276827032 Lab value range jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276827208 <9 mg/dL

]]> 2022-08-30 21:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276827208 Causes jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276827319 Hypoparathyroidism

Hypomagnesemia (<1mg/dL)

Multiple blood transfusions

Acute pancreatitis

Vitamin D deficiency

Alcoholism

Chronic diarrhea

Burns

Alkalotic states 

Renal disease

Hypoalbuminemia

Elevated phosphorous 

]]> 2022-08-30 21:15:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276827319 S/sx jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276827457 Bradycardia, hypotension

Numbness and tingling 

Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes

Muscle cramps, tetany

Mental status change

Positive Trousseau and Chvostek sign

Hyperactive bowel sounds, diarrhea

Increased bleeding and bruising

Brittle nails, dry hair

Prolonged QT interval, lengthened ST segment

]]> 2022-08-30 21:15:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276827457 Treatment jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276827634 Calcium gluconate, calcium chloride, vitamin D supplements, phosphorous-binding antacids, if hypomagnesium is present administer magnesium sulfate. 

]]> 2022-08-30 21:15:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276827634 Interventions jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276827799 Monitor EKG, respiratory status, safe environment,  protect patient from injury, seizure precautions, avoid foods high in phosphorous, collaborate with dietician

]]> 2022-08-30 21:15:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276827799 Lab value range jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276827960 >11 mg/dL]]> 2022-08-30 21:16:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276827960 causes jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276828227 Hyperthyroidism

Immobility

Vitamin D intoxication

Drug toxicity (thiazide diuretics and lithium)

Hypophosphatemia

Hyperparathyroidism

Steroids therapy

Bone malignancy 

Kidney failure

]]> 2022-08-30 21:16:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276828227 Signs and Symptoms jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276828312 Hypertension

Decreased ST segment, shortened QT interval

Polyuria, polydipsia

Hypotonic bowel sounds

Decreased deep tendon reflex, muscle weakness

Personality changes

Lethargy, headache, confusion

Fatigue

Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain 

]]> 2022-08-30 21:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276828312 Treatment jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276828423 Decrease Ca+ intake, eliminate use of calcium carbonate antacids, calcitonin, 0.9% NS, corticosteroids, phosphate salts

]]> 2022-08-30 21:16:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276828423 Interventions jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276828517 Cardiac monitoring, monitor I&Os, daily weight, neurological checks, consult with dietician, stop thiazide diuretics switch to loop diuretic, 

]]> 2022-08-30 21:17:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276828517 Lab value range jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276873002 <1.5mEq/L

]]> 2022-08-30 22:26:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276873002 Causes jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276873110 Chronic alcoholism

Malnutrition, starvation

Diarrhea

Celiac disease, Crohn’s disease

Aluminum-based laxative abuse

Drugs (diuretics, aminoglycoside abx)

Citrate (blood products)

Prolonged parenteral nutrition therapy

Burns, sepsis

Alkalosis 

]]> 2022-08-30 22:26:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276873110 S/sx jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276873222 Muscle twitching, tremors

Hyperactive reflexes, painful muscle contractions

Laryngeal stridor

EKG changes

Mood changes

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

Possible positive Chvostek’s sign

Reduced motility, constipation, paralytic ileus

]]> 2022-08-30 22:27:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276873222 Treatment jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276873308 Magnesium sulfate, magnesium-containing antacids, foods high in Mg

]]> 2022-08-30 22:27:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276873308 Interventions jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276873539 Cardiac monitoring, monitor deep tendon reflexes, monitor for hypocalcemia and hypokalemia, and metabolic alkalosis, consult with dietician 

]]> 2022-08-30 22:27:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276873539 Lab value range jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276873670 >2.5mEq/L

]]> 2022-08-30 22:27:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276873670 Causes jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276873746 Renal failure

Overuse of magnesium containing antacids

TPN

Hemodialysis using hard water dialysate

Adrenal insufficiency

Magnesium treatment in preeclampsia 

DKA

]]> 2022-08-30 22:27:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276873746 S/sx jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276873837 Decreased deep tendon muscle reflexes

Hypotension

Bradycardia

Flushing and sensation warmth

EKG changes

Weakness

Lethargy

Respiratory depression

]]> 2022-08-30 22:28:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276873837 Treatment jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276873904 Calcium gluconate, possible dialysis, diuretics, rehydration to increase urine output

]]> 2022-08-30 22:28:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276873904 Interventions jleavitt5 https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276873984 Monitor cardiac, assess deep tendon reflexes, monitor I&Os, consult with dietician, monitor respiratory function 

]]> 2022-08-30 22:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jleavitt5/mscro3e3wpbwctk9/wish/2276873984