Hypocalcemia – Definition, Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (CATS)
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CATS
- C-Convulsions
- A-Arrhythmias
- T-Tetany
- S-Spasms and stridor
Description
Hypocalcemia is low levels of calcium in the blood. Large of stores of calcium are in the bone. Calcium blocks sodium channels, inhibiting depolarization of muscle and nerve fibers. The effects of hypocalcemia are a result of muscle fibers being more excitable.
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Fluid Shifts (Ascites) (Pleural Effusion)
Isotonic Solutions (IV solutions)
Hypertonic Solutions (IV solutions)
Sodium-Na (Hypernatremia, Hyponatremia)
Chloride-Cl (Hyperchloremia, Hypochloremia)
Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System (RAAS)
Fluid Volume Overload
Fluid Volume Deficit
Renal (Kidney) Fluid & Electrolyte Balance
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hypovolemic Shock
Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System
Hypokalemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (6 L’s)
Potassium-K (Hyperkalemia, Hypokalemia)
Hypocalcemia – Definition, Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (CATS)
Calcium-Ca (Hypercalcemia, Hypocalcemia)
Magnesium-Mg (Hypomagnesemia, Hypermagnesemia)
Phosphorus-Phos
Renal (Kidney) Acid-Base Balance
ABG Course (Arterial Blood Gas) Introduction
ABGs Nursing Normal Lab Values
Respiratory Acidosis (interpretation and nursing interventions)
Respiratory Alkalosis
Metabolic Acidosis (interpretation and nursing diagnosis)
Metabolic Alkalosis
Base Excess & Deficit
ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) Interpretation-The Basics
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Nephrotic Syndrome
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Glomerulonephritis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Renal Calculi (Kidney Stones)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Chronic Renal (Kidney) Module Intro
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Chronic Kidney (Renal) Disease (CKD)
Dialysis & Other Renal Points
Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)
Hemodialysis (Renal Dialysis)
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT, dialysis)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Acute Kidney (Renal) Injury (AKI)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Pulmonary Edema
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Tuberculosis (TB)
Isolation Precautions (MRSA, C. Difficile, Meningitis, Pertussis, Tuberculosis, Neutropenia)
Airway Suctioning
Vent Alarms
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Pneumothorax & Hemothorax
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Pulmonary Embolism
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Lyme Disease
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