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clmills979

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on: Jul 11, 2018
What is the nurse closely assessing for in a patient with hypokalemia?
 
  a. Systemic edema
  b. Cardiac complications
  c. Muscle cramping
  d. Impaired kidney function

Question 2

A fit, young woman was at zero nitrogen balance. The nurse discovers that this patient is now pregnant with her first child. For what is this patient at risk?
 
  a. Embolism
  b. Anabolism
  c. Catabolism
  d. Metabolism


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Hypokalemia can affect cardiac function.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
When more nitrogen is consumed than is excreted, anabolism occurs. This is also called a positive nitrogen balance.


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