When a Patient Misses Two Dialysis Sessions Numerous Electrolyte Imbalances

question 29

Multiple Choice

When a patient misses two dialysis sessions numerous electrolyte imbalances resulted.The patient will likely demonstrate (Select all that apply.)

• A) lethargy because of metabolic acidosis and increased BUN.
• B) skeletal muscle weakness and possible cardiac dysrhythmias because of hyperkalemia.
• C) positive Chvostek and Trousseau signs because of hypomagnesemia.
• D) weight gain of several pounds since her last dialysis session because of hypernatremia.
• E) deep rapid breathing because of compensatory mechanism for metabolic acidosis.

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