Asked by tatiana vayserberg on Jun 01, 2024
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The patient is taking furosemide (Lasix) and has been complaining of muscle weakness.The nurse should be most concerned about which imbalance?
A) Hyponatremia
B) Hypokalemia
C) Hypochloremia
D) Hyperchloremia
Hypokalemia
A medical condition characterized by lower than normal levels of potassium in the blood.
Furosemide
A diuretic medication used to treat edema (excess fluid retention) and hypertension by increasing urine production.
Hyponatremia
A condition where there is an abnormally low level of sodium in the blood.
- Detect and react to distinct patterns of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base disequilibria.
- Recognize signs and symptoms of complications related to fluid imbalance and IV therapy.
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Marcie ZafraJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Hypokalemia causes muscle weakness and if severe,cardiac dysrhythmias.Sodium concentration imbalances really are water imbalances.With hyponatremia,water enters cells by osmosis,causing them to swell.Signs of cerebral dysfunction occur when brain cells swell.Hypochloremia always occurs with other imbalances and has no unique signs and symptoms.Hyperchloremia is abnormally high blood chloride level,which occurs with some types of acidosis,some renal conditions,and other electrolyte imbalances.It also has no unique signs and symptoms.
Learning Objectives
- Detect and react to distinct patterns of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base disequilibria.
- Recognize signs and symptoms of complications related to fluid imbalance and IV therapy.
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