Sodium, Potassium, Calcium and Phosphorous Imbalance

Subject: Medical and Surgical Nursing I (Theory)

Overview

imbalances in sodium, potassium, calcium, and phosphorus. Check patients with hypophosphatemia for infection, malnutrition, drunkenness, and antacid usage. Watch for changes in dietary intake, mental status, bowel sounds, and lab values such as the complete blood cell count and electrolytes. Restrict foods high in hyperphosphorus, calcium, sodium, and potassium, and keep an eye on your intake and output. Inform patients about healthy eating and how to avoid foods that are high in sodium, calcium, and phosphorus. Teach patients not to consume foods or drugs rich in Na if they have hypernatremia.

Sodium, Potassium, Calcium and Phosphorous Imbalance

Nursing Management

  • Check individuals with hypophosphatemia for infection, antacid use, malnutrition, and drunkenness.
  • Watch for changes in nutritional intake, mental status changes, the complete blood count, electrolytes, and bowel sounds.
  • When the patient wishes to get out of bed, tell them to call for help and to call the staff if they experience any discomfort or muscular weakness.
  • uphold patient safety precautions.
  • Check for changes in eyesight
  • restrict foods high in hypophosphorous, calcium, sodium, and potassium, and watch your intake and output.
  • Inform patients about healthy eating and how to avoid foods that are high in phosphorus, calcium, and sodium.
  • Check for a history of hypoparathyroidism, kidney failure, or a high vitamin D intake.
  • If hypocalcemia is present, administer vitamin D or consume a high-calcium diet. Track vital signs, muscle strength, and cardiac rhythm.
  • Teach patients not to consume foods or medications high in Na if they have hypernatremia.

Reference

  • Mandal, G. (August 2013). A Textbook of Adult Health Nursing (2nd ed.). Dilllibazar kathmandu: Makalu publication house. Retrieved August 2013
  • nursingcenter.com/cearticle?tid=1282075
Things to remember
  • Check for changes in eyesight
  • restrict foods high in hyperphosphorus, calcium, sodium, and potassium, and watch your intake and output.
  • If hypocalcemia is present, administer vitamin D or consume a high-calcium diet. Track vital signs, muscle strength, and cardiac rhythm.
  • uphold patient safety precautions.
Questions and Answers

Nursing Management

  • Check patients with hypophosphatemia for infection, malnutrition, drunkenness, and antacid usage.
  • Watch for changes in dietary intake, mental status, bowel noises, complete blood cell count, and electrolytes.
  • Tell the patient and/or their family to call for help if they desire to get out of bed or if they experience any discomfort or weakness in their muscles.
  • Uphold patient safety precautions.
  • Check for changes in vision
  • Restrict foods high in hyperphosphorus, calcium, sodium, and potassium, and keep an eye on your intake and output.
  • Inform patients on healthy eating and how to avoid foods that are high in sodium, calcium, and phosphorus.
  • Examine the patient for a history of hypoparathyroidism, renal failure, or excessive vitamin D consumption.
  • If hypocalcaemia is evident, give vitamin D or a high-calcium diet.
  • Keep an eye on your heartbeat, muscles, and other vital signs.
  • Teach patients not to consume foods or drugs high in Na if they have hypernatremia.

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