Fluid & Electrolyte

Magnesium – needed to prevent overexcitability of muscles. Phosphate – primary anion in ICF, essential to function of muscles, RBCs and nervous system ... confusion, numbness to hands/feet, slow pulse, cardiac arrhythmias, cramping leg pain, abdominal cramping. Treatment – cardiac monitor, give kayexalate (either orally or as enema ... ................
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