Question

A client presents with fatigue, nausea, vomiting, muscle weakness, and leg cramps. The laboratory values are as follows: sodium 147 mEq/L (147 mmol/L) potassium 3.0 mEq/L (3.0 mmol/L) chloride 112 mEq/L (112 mmol/L) Magnesium 2.3 mg/dL (0.95 mmol/L) What laboratory value is consistent with the client?

Answer 1

Answer: The laboratory value of potassium (3.0 mmol / L) is consistent with the client's symptoms of hypokalemia.

Explanation:

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Hypokalemia is a disorder in the body's electrolyte balance, when the decrease in blood potassium (K) ion levels is below 3.5 mmol / L. Potassium losses can occur through the digestive tract: such as vomiting and

diarrhea The most frequent symptoms of potassium loss include: tiredness, muscle weakness and cramping.

In conclusion, the laboratory value of potassium (3.0 mmol / L) is consistent with the client's symptoms of hypokalemia.