When caring for a client with an aldosterone deficiency, which health problem should the nurse monitor in this client?
1. Hyperkalemia
2. Hypertension
3. Metabolic acidosis
4. Hypernatremia
Answer: 1
1. An aldosterone deficit results in increased excretion of sodium and increased reabsorption of potassium.
2. Hypotension would be seen.
3. Acid-base balance is not affected.
4. Low sodium would be seen.
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