Basic and comprehensive metabolic panel values with the nursing action triggered by an abnormal result, narrower than the general lab values deck.
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- What is the normal serum sodium (Na+) range?
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135 to 145 mEq/L- Priority nursing action for a client with hyponatremia?
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Institute seizure precautions and monitor neurologic status- What is the normal serum potassium (K+) range?
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3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L- Priority nursing action for a client with hyperkalemia?
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Place the client on continuous cardiac monitoring and watch for peaked T waves- What is the normal serum chloride (Cl-) range?
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96 to 106 mEq/L- Serum chloride levels typically rise and fall along with ____ levels.
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sodium- What is the normal serum CO2 (bicarbonate) range?
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23 to 29 mEq/L- A low bicarbonate level suggests metabolic acidosis. What should the nurse assess?
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Respiratory pattern for Kussmaul breathing- A high bicarbonate level suggests metabolic alkalosis. What should the nurse monitor?
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Slow, shallow respirations- What is the normal BUN (blood urea nitrogen) range?
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7 to 20 mg/dL- Priority nursing action when BUN is elevated?
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Assess hydration status and fluid intake before assuming kidney impairment- An elevated BUN can result from dehydration alone, without indicating ____.
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kidney damage- What is the normal serum creatinine range?
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0.6 to 1.2 mg/dL- What is the normal fasting blood glucose range?
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70 to 99 mg/dL- Nursing action for a conscious client with hypoglycemia?
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Give 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrate and recheck glucose in 15 minutes
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