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A patient with a history of alcoholism is disoriented and vacillates between being calm and disruptive and loud.Vital signs are BP 138/84 mm Hg; pulse 135 beats/min,regular and strong; respiratory rate 22 breaths/min; temperature 37.1°C (98.1°F) .What electrolyte imbalance might the nurse suspect this patient is experiencing?
A) Hypomagnesemia
B) Hypocalcemia
C) Hyperkalemia
D) Hypernatremia
Alcoholism
A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol, leading to physical and psychological dependence.
Electrolyte Imbalance
A condition where the levels of electrolytes (minerals in your blood, urine, and body fluids) are either too high or too low, affecting bodily functions.
Hypomagnesemia
A medical condition characterized by low levels of magnesium in the blood, which can affect various bodily functions.
- Achieve competency in discerning and diagnosing diverse electrolyte disturbances, guided by patient indications, symptoms, and diagnostic conclusions.
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Learning Objectives
- Achieve competency in discerning and diagnosing diverse electrolyte disturbances, guided by patient indications, symptoms, and diagnostic conclusions.
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