Author Question: The nurse admits a patient with a high potassium level. The nurse recognizes this activates the ... (Read 23 times)

fox · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse admits a patient with a high potassium level. The nurse recognizes this activates the body's sodiumpotassium exchange leading to which physical symptom?

A) Dehydration
B) Water retention
C) Fatigue
D) Dizziness

Question 2

The nurse assesses the patient taking anabolic steroids for what serious adverse effects?

A) Elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
B) Elevated blood glucose level
C) Bradycardia
D) Jaundice

marict · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
If potassium levels are very high, the retention of sodium in exchange for potassium also leads to retention of water and a dilution of blood volume, which decreases potassium concentration. Dehydration is a lack of volume in the blood vessels, which can lead to dizziness. Fatigue is a symptom of anemia, which is associated with renal failure.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Anabolic steroids all have black box warnings as alerts to the potentially serious effects of liver tumors, hepatitis, and blood lipid level changes that might be associated with increased risk of coronary artery disease. As a result, the nurse should assess for jaundice that could be an early indication of liver dysfunction. Elevated BUN, blood glucose levels, and bradycardia are not commonly reported adverse effects.