A Patient with a History of Heart Failure Is Admitted

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of heart failure is admitted with dehydration,malnutrition,and fatigue.The nurse learns that the patient has been taking multiple doses of a thiazide diuretic.The nurse would review laboratory reports for which electrolyte imbalance?

• A)Hypernatremia
• B)Hypophosphatemia
• C)Hypocalcemia
• D)Hypermagnesemia

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Alterations or inaccuracies in the recall of events or information, often due to the influence of external factors or psychological mechanisms.

Anal Canal

The terminal part of the large intestine through which feces are expelled from the body.

Gastrointestinal Tract

The continuous passage starting from the mouth to the anus, including the stomach and intestines, through which food is digested and nutrients are absorbed.

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A large, triangular bone at the base of the spine, where it is inserted between the two hip bones.