Which serum laboratory values alert the nurse to the possibility of hyperaldosteronism? (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
A, C, E
Aldosterone increases reabsorption of sodium and excretion of potassium. Hyperaldosteronism causes hypernatremia, hypokalemia, and metabolic alkalosis. The other values are not indicative of hyperaldosteronism.
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