Electrolyte disorders

Electrolyte Disorders When an electrolyte disorder occurs, it disrupts the balance of ionized salts in" rel="nofollow">in the blood. Sin" rel="nofollow">ince electrolytes regulate physiological functions in" rel="nofollow">in the body, if left untreated, electrolyte disorders can cause harm to multiple body systems. This results in" rel="nofollow">in a variety of symptoms which are sometimes severe and life threatenin" rel="nofollow">ing. In this Discussion, you explore common electrolyte disorders and their potential causes, as well as the impact of the disorders on patients. To prepare: •Review Chapters 207, 208, and 241 of the Buttaro et al. text, as well as the Adams et al. and Assadi articles in" rel="nofollow">in this week’s Learnin" rel="nofollow">ing Resources. •Select one of the followin" rel="nofollow">ing electrolyte disorders: hyperkalemia and hypokalemia; hypercalcemia and hypocalcemia; hypernatremia and hyponatremia; hypermagnesemia and hypomagnesemia. Reflect on signs and symptoms of this disorder. •Consider potential causes of the disorder that you selected. Reflect on whether that disorder is iatrogenic or a result of prescribed drugs. •Thin" rel="nofollow">ink about the impact of this electrolyte disorder on patients. Consider how the disorder affects other body systems. Post on or before Day 3 a description of the electrolyte disorder that you selected as well as signs and symptoms. Then, explain" rel="nofollow">in potential causes of the disorder in" rel="nofollow">includin" rel="nofollow">ing whether it is iatrogenic or a result of prescribed drugs. Fin" rel="nofollow">inally, describe the impact of the disorder on patients and their body systems