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Calcium Imbalance - Coggle Diagram
Calcium Imbalance
Hypocalcemic
Function:
mineralization of bone
muscle contraction
nerve transmission
clotting of blood
hormone secretion
normal functioning of the heart
Expected findings:
renal disease
multiple blood transfusions
hypoparathyroidism
electrolyte imbalances of magnesium or phosphate
inadequate amount of vitamin D
sepsis
medications that decrease the
body's absorption of calcium
low albumin levels
Risk Factors:
painful muscle spasms
weak/thready pulse
numbness & tingling
cardiac dysrhythmias
muscle pain at rest
Hypercalcemic
Expected Findings
nausea & vomiting
weakness
anorexia
lethargy
bone pain
confusion
decreased neuromuscular excitability
decreased LOC
Risk Factors
vitamin D toxicity
medications
hyperparathyroidism
renal failure
cancer