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What are s/s of hyperkalemia? - correct answer ✔✔ palpitations
arrythmias
Chest pain
SOB (cardiac signs)
Muscle spasms
N/V
What are s/s of hypokalemia - correct answer ✔✔ Fatigue
constipation
muscle weakness
cardiac changes
arrythmias
What is a sign that there is imbalances with potassium? - correct answer ✔✔ Cardiac changes
and arrythmias
What are s/s of metabolic alkalosis? - correct answer ✔✔ Confusion
dizziness
paresthesia (numbness or tingling in extremities)
What are objective findings a nurse would indicate as metabolic alkalosis? - correct answer ✔✔
hyperactive reflexes (tetany)
, decreased respiratory depth and rate
What are s/s of metabolic acidosis - correct answer ✔✔ lethargy
weakness
abdominal pain
n/v
headache
What are some objective findings a nurse would note to indicate metabolic acidosis? - correct
answer ✔✔ Kusmas respirations
rapid respirations
What are s/s of respiratory alkalosis - correct answer ✔✔ tightening of the chest
sob
lightheadedness
paresthesia (numbness and tingling)