Fluid & Electrolytes

What is the function of chloride in the body?  We are going to answer that question in this lesson and then identify some causes and risk factors for developing hyperchloremia, or high chloride levels.  We will then look at signs

What is the function of chloride in the body?  We are going to answer that question in this lesson and then identify some causes and risk factors for developing hypochloremia, or low levels of chloride in the body.  Then we

What is phosphorus?  What role does phosphorus play within the body?  We are going to answer those questions and then review some causes and risk factors for developing hyperphosphatemia, or high phosphorus levels.  We will then look at signs and

What is phosphorus?  What role does phosphorus play within the body?  We are going to answer those questions and then review some causes and risk factors for developing hypophosphatemia, or low phosphorus levels.  We will then look at signs and

What is magnesium and what does it do in the body?  We are going to answer those questions in this lesson in addition to reviewing some causes and risk factors for developing hypermagnesemia, or high magnesium levels.  We will then

What is magnesium and what does it do in the body?  We are going to answer those questions in this lesson in addition to looking at some causes and risk factors for developing hypomagnesemia, or low magnesium levels.  We will

What is the role of calcium in the body?  We are going to answer that question in this lesson and then identify some causes and risk factors for developing hypercalcemia, or high calcium levels.  We will then look at signs