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Dondreya Hendricks
on Oct 22, 2024
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The nurse is caring for a patient with a serum potassium level of 7.1 mEq/L.Which is the highest priority nursing diagnosis for this patient?
A) Risk for spiritual distress related to chronic illness despair
B) Powerlessness related to illness-related physical limitations
C) Impaired social interaction related to limited physical activity
D) Risk for decreased cardiac output related to altered heart rhythm
Serum Potassium Level
The concentration of potassium in the blood serum, which is crucial for nerve and muscle cell function.
Cardiac Output
The volume of blood the heart pumps through the circulatory system in one minute, an important measure of heart function and efficiency.
- Recognize the consequences of fluid and electrolyte deviations on patient health status.
- Evaluate and identify disturbances in fluid balance using lab results and clinical manifestations.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the consequences of fluid and electrolyte deviations on patient health status.
- Evaluate and identify disturbances in fluid balance using lab results and clinical manifestations.
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