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Lisaclaire

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The nurse is aware that the severe dehydration associated with diabetes insipidus (DI) can lead which serious electrolyte imbalance?
 
  a. Hypercalcemia
  b. Hypernatremia
  c. Hypocalcemia
  d. Hyperkalemia

Question 2

The nurse is aware that patients who have chronic gastritis from renal failure may present with which first sign of this disorder?
 
  a. An increase in the white blood cell count
  b. Sudden massive hemorrhage
  c. Asthma-like symptoms
  d. Extreme dyspnea



Brummell1998

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Answer to Question 1

B
The loss of potassium in the large volume of urine depletes the compensatory mechanisms and hypernatremia results.

Answer to Question 2

B
Sudden massive GI hemorrhage may be the first indication of chronic gastritis. Many of these patients do not have any symptoms at all until the hemorrhage.



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