Medical Surgical Nursing Test #2 Questions Answered with Comprehensive Explanations

A client has a history of alcoholism, has been vomiting large amounts and has diarrhea. He has ECG changes, dysrhythmias, tremors and neuromuscular hyperirritability with hyperactive deep tendon reflexes. This client has __________________ electrolyte imbalance. - hypomagnesaemia An elderly client has recently been prescribed a loop diuretic for the management of CHF and is experiencing polyuria and diaphoresis. She is weak and fatigued with N&V, has paresthesia, decreased deep tendon reflexes and dysrhythmias. This client has __________________________ electrolyte imbalance. - hypokalemia A client has a diagnosis of multiple myeloma. Upon med review, the client has found to be taking thiazide diuretics and excessive amounts of vitamin D. Signs and symptoms are bone pain, N&V, depressed (hypoactive) reflexes and lethargy. This client has _______________________ electrolyte imbalance. - hypercalcemia