Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
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Question 4An elderly man is admitted to the medicalunit with a diagnosis of dehydration. Whichof the following signs or symptoms aremost representative of a sodiumimbalance?1. Hyperreflexia2. Mental confusion3. Irregular pulse4. Muscle weaknessRationales 41. Because calcium contributes to thefunction of voluntary muscle contraction,this option is more appropriate for calciumimbalances.2. Correct. Sodium contributes to thefunction of neural tissue.3. Because potassium <strong>and</strong> calcium contributeto cardiac function, irregular pulse is morelikely to be associated with thosealterations.4. Because calcium contributes to thefunction of voluntary muscle contraction,this option is more appropriate for calciumimbalances.Question 5A client is admitted to the hospitalfor hypocalcemia. Nursinginterventions relating to whichsystem would have the highestpriority?1. Renal2. Cardiac3. Gastrointestinal4. NeuromuscularRationales 51. Incorrect.2. Incorrect.3. Incorrect.4. Correct. The major clinical signs <strong>and</strong>symptoms of hypocalcemia are dueto increased neuromuscular activity.12
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