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Which of the following is not a symptom of hyperkalemia?
Which of the following is not a symptom of hyperkalemia?
- Weak and slow heart rate
- Decreased blood pressure (correct)
- Positive Chvostek's sign
- Muscle cramps
What is the most common cause of hyperkalemia?
What is the most common cause of hyperkalemia?
- Decreased renal excretion of potassium
- Tissue damage such as in burns, crushing injuries, and severe trauma (correct)
- Adrenal insufficiency
- Acidosis
What is the normal range of Potassium?
What is the normal range of Potassium?
- 4.5 - 6.0 mEq/L
- 3.5 - 5.0 mEq/L (correct)
- 4.0 - 5.0 mEq/L
- 3.0 - 4.5 mEq/L
Which organ primarily regulates potassium levels in the body?
Which organ primarily regulates potassium levels in the body?
What dietary modification is typically recommended for patients with hyperkalemia?
What dietary modification is typically recommended for patients with hyperkalemia?
What is the primary role of kidneys in regulating potassium levels?
What is the primary role of kidneys in regulating potassium levels?
What is the priority nursing intervention for a patient with a potassium level of 9.0?
What is the priority nursing intervention for a patient with a potassium level of 9.0?
Which intervention is NOT appropriate for managing acute hyperkalemia?
Which intervention is NOT appropriate for managing acute hyperkalemia?
Which medication class can contribute to the development of hypokalemia as a side effect?
Which medication class can contribute to the development of hypokalemia as a side effect?
Which of the following symptoms is commonly associated with hypokalemia?
Which of the following symptoms is commonly associated with hypokalemia?
Which electrolyte is primarily affected in hyperkalemia?
Which electrolyte is primarily affected in hyperkalemia?
The client is due to receive Kayexalate for complaints of nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, short QT interval, weakness, and oliguria. This drug is used to treat which imbalance?
The client is due to receive Kayexalate for complaints of nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, short QT interval, weakness, and oliguria. This drug is used to treat which imbalance?
