I believe it's likely the effect of the diagnosis.
Answer: You can lift A dumbell one time.
Explanation: Doing this for one or 2 reps can demonstrate musular strength. any more than that is usually endurance. You can do deadlift or any heavy wights to show muscular strength
A patient in the recovery room after cardiac surgery begins to have extremity paresthesia, peaked T waves, and mental confusion.
What type of electrolyte imbalance does the nurse suspect this patient is having?
-Potassium