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