A Patient Is Admitted with Hypernatremia Caused by Being Stranded

question 43

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted with hypernatremia caused by being stranded on a boat in the Atlantic Ocean for five days without a fresh water source. Which of the following is this patient at risk for developing?

• A)pulmonary edema
• B)atrial dysrhythmias
• C)cerebral bleeding
• D)stress fractures

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Definitions:

Larynx

The part of the respiratory tract between the pharynx and the trachea that is responsible for voice production; also called the voice box.

Palate

The roof of the mouth.

Nasal Cavities

Hollow spaces within the nose that filter, warm, and humidify air breathed in, also playing a role in olfaction (sense of smell).

Gallbladder

A small, pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver, responsible for storing and concentrating bile, a digestion-aiding fluid.