Electrolytes Normal Values

SODIUM 135-145 mEq/L

POTASSIUM 3.5-5 mEq/L
CHLORIDE 95-105 mEq/L
CALCIUM (total) 4.5-5.5 mEq/L or 8.5-
10.5 mg/Dl
CALCIUM (ionized) 2.5 mEq/L or 4-5mg/dL
MAGNESIUM 1.5-2.5 mEq/L or 1.6-
2.5 mg/dL
PHOSPHATE 1.8-2.6 mEq/L
(phosphorus)
SERUM 280-300 mOsm/kg
OSMOLALITY water

NORMAL ABG VALUES

pH 7.35- 7.45
Partial pressure of Oxygen 80-100 mmHg
[PaO2]
Partial pressure of Carbon 35-45 mmHg
Dioxide [PaCO2]
Bicarbonate HCO3 22-26 mEq/L
Base Excess -2 to +2 mEq/L
O2 Saturation 95-99%
K FACTORS CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS NURSING INTERVE
EMIA Laboratory Findings;  Assess clinical manife
m: Sodium: < 135 mEq/L  Monitor fluid intake a
oss Serum Osmolality: < 280 mOsm/kg I&O
Lethargy, confusion, apprehension  Monitor laboratory da
uretics Muscle twitching  Assess client closely i
Abdominal cramps administering hyperto
c tube feedings Anorexia, nausea, vomiting solutions.
e drinking of water Headache  Encourage food and fl
extrose in water Seizure, coma sodium if permitted.
nappropriate ADH:  Limit water intake as
ury

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REMIA

e water loss (fever)

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