Question

WEEK 3 ASSIGNMENT Case Study, Chapter 8, Disorde otudy, Chapter 8, Disorders of Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance A nurse has just been assigned to care for three patient is listed below. Just been assigned to care for three patients: A. B, and C. Selected lab work for eachi NA Patient A Patient B 138 mEq/L 142 mEq/L 5.1 mEq/L 6.1 mEq/L 8.9 mg/dL 7.5 mg/dL Mg 1.3 mg/dl. 0.9 mg/dL pH 7.40 42 mm Hg 4 8 mm Hg PO 95% 98% HCO, | 22 28 (Learning Objectives: 13-16, 19-22, 32, and 33) Patient C 148 mEq/L 3.8 mEq/L 9.5 mg/dL 2.1 mg/dL 7.42 7.32 PCO2 40 mm Hg 99% 1. Which patient needs to be assessed first based on the information above? Why? 2. What could be some possible causes of the hyperkalemia? 3. Patient B is also complaining of numbness and tingling, especially around the mouth. What are the other two electrolyte imbalances in this patient that could be causing these symptoms? 4. Discuss the possible etiology associated with each electrolyte imbalance identified in question number 3. 5. What manifestations are associated with the three electrolyte imbalances in Patient B? 6. How would you interpret Patient B's arterial blood gases? 7. What body system will attempt to compensate?

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