Fluid and Electrolytes

8.6-10.0 mg/dL

Dehydration in which the fluid intake of the body is not sufficient to meet the fluid needs of the body.

Fluid intake or fluid retention that exceeds the fluid needs of the body. Also called overhydration or fluid overload.

The tendency of bilogical systems to maintain relatively constant conditions in the internal environment while continuously interacting with and adjusting to changes originating within or outside the system.

Calcium level that exceeds 10.0 mg/dL.

Potassium level that exceeds 5.1 mEq/L.

Magnesium level that exceeds 2.6 mg/dL.

Sodium level that exceeds 145 mEq/L.

Phosphorus level that exceeds 4.5 mg/dL.

Calcium level less than 8.6 mg/dL.

Potassium level less than 3.5 mEq/L.

Magnesium level less than 1.6 mg/dL.

Sodium level less than 135 mEq/L.

Phosphorus level less than 2.7 mg/dL.