Which body fluid lies in the spaces between the body cells?
1) Interstitial
2) Intracellular
3) Intravascular
4) Transcellular
Question 2
A patient is brought to the emergency department (ED) by paramedics after a person standing on the sidewalk saw him fall on a crowded street. He has a history of alcoholism and is frequently brought to the ED.
The nurse finds the patient to be disoriented; he has periods of being calm mixed with episodes of being disruptive and loud. His vital signs are the following: BP 138/84; pulse 135, regular and strong; respiratory rate 22; temperature 37.1C (98.1F). What electrolyte imbalance might the nurse suspect?
1) Hypomagnesemia
2) Hypocalcemia
3) Hyperkalemia
4) Hypernatremia
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