A Patient with a History of Alcoholism Is Disoriented and Vacillates

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of alcoholism is disoriented and vacillates between being calm and disruptive and loud.Vital signs are BP 138/84 mm Hg; pulse 135 beats/min,regular and strong; respiratory rate 22 breaths/min; temperature 37.1°C (98.1°F) .What electrolyte imbalance might the nurse suspect this patient is experiencing?

• A) Hypomagnesemia
• B) Hypocalcemia
• C) Hyperkalemia
• D) Hypernatremia

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