Which of the following is a sign of hypokalemia? 1. ...

[lbcchick]

Which of the following is a sign of hypokalemia?
 
  1. Constipation
  2. Hypertension
  3. Muscle weakness
  4. Weight gain

Question 2

Hyponatremia is marked by a serum sodium level less than
 
  1. 137 mEq/mL.
  2. 140 mEq/mL.
  3. 135 mEq/mL.
  4. 145 mEq/mL.

[Sweetkitty24130]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Diarrhea, not constipation, will occur.
Rationale 2: Hypertension is usually not a sign of hypokalemia.
Rationale 3: Muscle weakness can occur, since muscle fibers are very sensitive to changes in potassium.
Rationale 4: Weight gain is usually not a sign of hypokalemia.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: 137 is normal.
Rationale 2: 140 is normal.
Rationale 3: 135 indicates a hyponatremia state.
Rationale 4: Normal serum sodium range is 135145 mEq/L.

[lbcchick]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Joy Chen]

Excellent