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The Nurse Is Planning Care for a Client Admitted to the Unit

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The nurse is planning care for a client admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of dehydration. The client's lab values indicate a low level of serum sodium. Based on the assessment finding, the nurse determines that Risk for Electrolyte Imbalance is an appropriate nursing diagnosis. Which medical condition supports this nursing diagnosis?


Definitions:

Cardiorespiratory Functioning

The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen-rich blood to the muscles during sustained physical activity.

ATP-CP System

A short-term energy system that provides immediate energy through the breakdown of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and creatine phosphate (CP) during high-intensity, short-duration exercises.

Hitting The Wall

A colloquial term for the point in prolonged, intense exercise when the body depletes its energy reserves and fatigue sets in.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a compound responsible for transporting energy within cells to fuel metabolic processes.

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