A high school student who is on the wrestling team has been trying to drop weight before the next match and is now experiencing swollen fingers and a headache. Which laboratory finding should the nurse expect for this client?
a. Sodium 127 mEq/ L
b. Potassium 5.5 mEq/ L
c. Respiratory rate is 10 per minute
d. Temperature 97. 2 degrees Fahrenheit
a. Sodium 127 mEq/ L
A sodium level of 127 mEq/L is consistent with hyponatremia due to dehydration. The normal range of sodium is 135—145 mEq/ L. When clients are dehydrated, their potassium level would be decreased and their respiratory rate would increase. Their temperature would increase due to their inability to cool themselves through sweating and evaporation.
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