The Person at Highest Risk for Developing Hypernatremia Is a Person

question 23

Multiple Choice

The person at highest risk for developing hypernatremia is a person who

• A) self-administers a daily tap water enema to manage a partial bowel obstruction.
• B) receives tube feedings because he or she is comatose after a stroke.
• C) has ectopic production of ADH from small cell carcinoma of the lung.
• D) is receiving IV 0.9% NaCl at a fast rate.

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Definitions:

Visual Cortex

The region of the brain that processes visual information, located in the occipital lobe.

Prefrontal Area

A region in the frontal lobe of the brain, implicated in a variety of complex behaviors, including planning, and greatly contributes to personality development.

Auditory Association

Areas in the brain involved in processing and interpreting sounds, including understanding speech and recognizing music.

Wernicke Area

The Wernicke Area is a region of the brain that is important for language development and comprehension, located in the posterior section of the temporal lobe.