A Client's Lab Results Show Overproduction of Aldosterone

question 4

Multiple Choice

A client's lab results show overproduction of aldosterone. What is the best nursing intervention to maintain serum electrolytes levels in the client?

• A) Administration of spironolactone
• B) Recommendation of sodium-rich foods
• C) Administer sodium chloride injection
• D) Give magnesium sulfate injection

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Definitions:

Longitudinal Fissure

The deep groove that separates the two cerebral hemispheres of the brain.

Medulla

The medulla oblongata is the lower half of the brainstem, controlling vital autonomic functions such as heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure.

Breathe

The process of inhaling and exhaling air to facilitate gas exchange, primarily oxygen intake and carbon dioxide expulsion, in living organisms.

Hindbrain

The hindbrain is a part of the brain located towards its lower back area, responsible for fundamental life functions such as breathing, heart rate, and balance.