The nurse is assessing a patient and finds crackles in the lung bases and neck vein distension.The nurse gives the patient a diuretic.What electrolyte imbalance is the nurse most concerned about?

A) Potassium imbalance.
B) Sodium imbalance.
C) Calcium imbalance.
D) Phosphate imbalance.

Diuretic

A type of medication that helps remove excess fluid from the body by increasing urine production, commonly used in treating high blood pressure and edema.

Electrolyte Imbalance

A condition where the levels of electrolytes in the body are either too high or too low, impacting various bodily functions.

Sodium Imbalance

An irregular level of sodium in the blood, which can lead to various health problems such as dehydration or fluid retention.