When caring for a client with an aldosterone deficiency, the nurse should monitor the client for signs of?
A)
hyperkalemia
B)
metabolic acidosis
C)
hypernatremia
D)
hypertension
A
Explanation:
A)
An aldosterone deficit results in increased excretion of sodium and increased reabsorption of potassium. Low sodium and hypotension would be seen.
Application
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
B)
An aldosterone deficit results in increased excretion of sodium and increased reabsorption of potassium. Low sodium and hypotension would be seen.
Application
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
C)
An aldosterone deficit results in increased excretion of sodium and increased reabsorption of potassium. Low sodium and hypotension would be seen.
Application
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
D)
An aldosterone deficit results in increased excretion of sodium and increased reabsorption of potassium. Low sodium and hypotension would be seen.
Application
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
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