Major cations found in the body

Normal lab values for sodium

Maintains water balance in the body

Bacon, Ham, Sausage, Mustard, Ketchup, Processed Cheese, Canned Vegetables, Bread, Snack Foods, Cereal

decreased vascular volume

Major anions found in the body

Normal lab values for potassium

Plays vital role in transmission of electrical impulses

Bananas, peaches, kiwi, figs, dates, apricots, oranges, prunes, melons, raisins, broccoli, and potatoes, meat and dairy products

Too much isotonic fluid in extracellular compartment

Four ways the water & electrolytes move across cell membranes

Normal lab values for chloride

Essential for production of hydrochloric acid in gastic juices

Sources of chloride

abnormally high blood potassium level

A measurement of the number of particles per kilogram of water

Normal lab values for bicarbonate

Helps with acid-base balance in the body

Broccoli, collard greens, Kale, dairy products, sardines

fluid volume deficit + hypernatremia =

The force of fluid pressing outward against the walls of its container

Normal lab values for magnesium

Necessary for the production of ATP

Beans and nuts, green leafy vegetables, whole grains

Signs of hypokalemia