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cagreen833

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Which organ system should the nurse monitor when the patient has long-term potassium deficits?
 
  a. Central nervous system (CNS)
  b. Lungs
  c. Kidneys
  d. Gastrointestinal tract

Question 2

A 25-year-old male is diagnosed with a hormone-secreting tumor of the adrenal cortex. Which finding would the nurse expect to see in the lab results?
 
  a. Decreased blood volume
  b. Decreased blood K+ levels
  c. Increased urine Na+ levels
  d. Increased white blood cells


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raili21

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

ANS: C
Long-term potassium deficits lasting more than 1 month may damage renal tissue, with interstitial fibrosis and tubular atrophy. Long-term potassium deficits are not associated with damage to the CNS, GI tract, or lungs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Aldosterone is secreted from the adrenal cortex. It promotes renal sodium and water reabsorption and excretion of potassium, leading to decreased potassium levels. Blood volume actually in-creases with aldosterone secretion. Aldosterone promotes sodium reabsorption, leading to normal or decreased Na+ levels, and is not associated with white blood cells.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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