The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has a Heart

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who has a heart rate of 98 beats per minute and a blood pressure of 82/58 mm Hg. The patient is lethargic, is complaining of muscle weakness, and has had gastroenteritis for several days. Based on this patient's vital signs, which sodium value would the nurse expect?

• A) 126 mEq/L
• B) 140 mEq/L
• C) 145 mEq/L
• D) 158 mEq/L

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