Multiple Choice
Which change in a patient's assessment has the greatest urgency?
A) Serum potassium concentration is decreasing; abdominal distention, but denies any difficulty breathing
B) Serum calcium concentration is decreasing; reports constipation; is alert and denies any discomfort
C) Serum calcium concentration is increasing; reports constipation; is alert and denies any discomfort
D) Serum potassium concentration is increasing; has developed cardiac dysrhythmias, but denies any difficulty breathing
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q29: Which electrolyte imbalances cause increased neuromuscular excitability?<br>A)
Q30: Causes of hypomagnesemia include<br>A) hyperphosphatemia.<br>B) chronic alcoholism.<br>C)
Q31: A patient who reports an intestinal fistula
Q32: Excessive antidiuretic hormone (ADH)secretion can cause _
Q33: The electrolyte that has a higher concentration
Q35: Signs and symptoms of clinical dehydration include<br>A)
Q36: Hyperaldosteronism causes<br>A) ECV deficit and hyperkalemia.<br>B) ECV
Q37: Abnormalities in intracellular regulation of enzyme activity
Q38: A person who has hyperparathyroidism is likely
Q39: An increase in the resting membrane potential