A Patient Is Brought to the Emergency Department Experiencing Leg

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient is brought to the emergency department experiencing leg cramps.He is irritable,his temperature is elevated,and his mucous membranes are dry.Based on these findings,the patient most likely has excess levels of which mineral?

• A) Sodium
• B) Potassium
• C) Phosphorus
• D) Magnesium

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