Question

A client is receiving an intravenous infusion of 1000 mL of normal saline with 40 mEq of potassium chloride. The care unit is monitoring the client for signs fo hyperkalemia. Which finding initially will be noted in the client if hyperkalemia is present?

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is nausea and breathing trouble.

Explanation:

In the given example, the client is receiving 1000ml saline with 40mEq of KCl (Potassium Chloride) and we are looking for symptoms of hyperkalemia. Hyperkalemia is a disease observed when there is excess amounts of potassium present in the bloodstream. It's first and most important symptoms are tiredness, nausea and vomiting, breathing trouble and chest pain so these are the findings that will be initially noted in the client if they have hyperkalemia.

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