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Title: A patient is brought to the emergency department (ED) by paramedics after a person standing on the ... Post by: deatk85 on Jan 18, 2018 A patient is brought to the emergency department (ED) by paramedics after a person standing on the sidewalk saw him fall on a crowded street. He has a history of alcoholism and is frequently brought to the ED.
The nurse finds the patient to be disoriented; he has periods of being calm mixed with episodes of being disruptive and loud. His vital signs are the following: BP 138/84; pulse 135, regular and strong; respiratory rate 22; temperature 37.1C (98.1F). What electrolyte imbalance might the nurse suspect? 1) Hypomagnesemia 2) Hypocalcemia 3) Hyperkalemia 4) Hypernatremia Title: A patient is brought to the emergency department (ED) by paramedics after a person standing on the ... Post by: jordank on Jan 18, 2018 ANS: 1
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