A Patient with Fluid Retention Related to Renal Problems Is

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient with fluid retention related to renal problems is admitted to the hospital. The nurse realizes that this patient could possibly have which electrolyte imbalance?

• A) hypokalemia
• B) hypernatremia
• C) carbon dioxide
• D) magnesium

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