Fluid and Electrolyte Quiz and ABG Interpretation Questions and Answers with complete solution

A client is prescribed lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor, for treatment of hypertension. The following lab findings are reported: Glucose: 112 mg/dL Sodium: 144 mEq/L Chloride: 102 mEq/L Potassium: 5.2 mEq/L What electrolyte abnormalities are present? a. Hyperkalemia b. Hypokalemia c. hypernatremia d. These values are normal. e. Hyponatremia - Answer-a. Hyperkalemia A 2-month-old infant is hospitalized after experiencing 24 hours of vomiting and diarrhea. The following values are reported on the chemistry panel: Glucose 87 mg/dL Sodium 151 mEq/LChorlide 110 mEq/L Potassium 4.6 mEq/L Calcium 9.4 mEq/L What electrolyte disorder(s) are present? a. Hyperkalemia b. Hypokalemia c. Hypernatremia d. Normal lab e. Hyponatremia - Answer-c. Hypernatremia