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A 50-year-old client with hypertension is being treated with a diuretic. The client complains of muscle weakness and falls easily. The nurse should assess which electrolyte?
 
  A) Sodium
  B) Chloride
  C) Phosphorous
  D) Potassium

Question 2

A client age 80 years, who takes diuretics for management of hypertension, informs the nurse that she takes laxatives daily to promote bowel movements. The nurse assesses the client for possible symptoms of:
 
  A) hypocalcemia.
  B) hypothyroidism.
  C) hypoglycemia.
  D) hypokalemia.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
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Diuretics, commonly given to treat high blood pressure and heart failure, can cause an extracellular deficit or loss of electrolytes including potassium, calcium, and magnesium.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
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The frequent use of laxatives and diuretics promotes the excretion of potassium and magnesium from the body, increasing the risk for fluid and electrolyte deficits.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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