Nclexrn Flashcards: Fluid And Electrolyte Imbalances

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QUESTION

What symptom pattern is most consistent with hypercalcemia?

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Lethargy, constipation, polyuria (decreased excitability). High calcium depresses neuromuscular activity and promotes renal calcium excretion.

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A 70-year-old client with heart failure is admitted for fluid volume excess and is receiving a loop diuretic. The client has bilateral crackles and 3+ pitting edema. Vital signs: blood pressure 156/88 mm Hg, heart rate 98/min, respiratory rate 24/min, oxygen saturation 92% on 2 L/min nasal cannula. Labs: sodium 126 mEq/L (low), potassium 4.1 mEq/L. Which symptom indicates a need for FURTHER assessment?

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