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shofmannx20

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Which patient should the nurse assess for both hyperkalemia and metabolic acidosis? A patient diagnosed with:
 
  a. diabetes insipidus.
  b. pulmonary disorders.
  c. Cushing syndrome.
  d. renal failure.

Question 2

A 42-year-old female presents to her primary care provider reporting muscle weakness and car-diac abnormalities. Laboratory tests indicate that she is hypokalemic. Which of the following could be the cause of her condition?
 
  a. Respiratory acidosis
  b. Constipation
  c. Hypoglycemia
  d. Laxative abuse


Chou

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Renal failure is associated with hyperkalemia and metabolic acidosis. Diabetes insipidus results in hypernatremia. Pulmonary disorders are a cause of respiratory acidosis or alkalosis but do not af-fect hyperkalemia. Cushing syndrome results in hypernatremia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Losses of potassium from body stores are usually caused by gastrointestinal and renal disorders. Diarrhea, intestinal drainage tubes or fistulae, and laxative abuse also result in hypokalemia. Ac-idosis is related to hyperkalemia, not hypokalemia. Constipation can occur with hypokalemia but does not cause it. Hypoglycemia is not related to muscle weakness.


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