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Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of hyponatremia?
Which of the following is a potential complication of hyperkalemia?
Which of the following is a potential complication of hypocalcemia?
Which of the following is a potential complication of hypomagnesemia?
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Which of the following is a potential complication of hypernatremia?
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Which of the following is a potential complication of hyperphosphatemia?
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Which of the following is a potential complication of hypokalemia?
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Which of the following is a potential complication of hypercalcemia?
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Which of the following is a potential complication of hypermagnesemia?
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Which of the following is a potential complication of hyperphosphatemia?
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Study Notes
Electrolyte Imbalance Complications
Hyponatremia
- Seizures and cerebral edema are potential complications
Hyperkalemia
- Cardiac arrhythmias are a potential complication
Hypocalcemia
- Tetany, muscle cramps, and cardiac arrhythmias are potential complications
Hypomagnesemia
- Seizures, arrhythmias, and muscle weakness are potential complications
Hypernatremia
- Dehydration, seizures, and death are potential complications
Hyperphosphatemia
- Can lead to Secondary Hyperparathyroidism and calcification of soft tissues
Hypokalemia
- Muscle weakness, paralysis, and cardiac arrhythmias are potential complications
Hypercalcemia
- Nephrolithiasis, bone lesions, and cardiac arrhythmias are potential complications
Hypermagnesemia
- Respiratory depression, cardiac arrest, and neuromuscular weakness are potential complications
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Test your knowledge of medical-surgical nursing concepts with this quiz. Covering topics such as patient care, diseases, and treatments, this quiz will challenge your understanding of this crucial area in nursing. Put your skills to the test and see how well you know medical-surgical nursing.
