A nurse assesses a client who potentially has hyperaldosteronism. Which serum laboratory values should the nurse associate with this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
a. Sodium: 150 mEq/L
b. Sodium: 130 mEq/L
c. Potassium: 2.5 mEq/L
d. Potassium: 5.0 mEq/L
e. pH: 7.28
f.
pH: 7.50
ANS: A, C, E
Aldosterone increases reabsorption of sodium and excretion of potassium. Hyperaldosteronism causes hypernatremia, hypokalemia, and metabolic alkalosis. Hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, and acidosis are manifestations of adrenal insufficiency.
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