The client has been admitted to the hospital with a cardiac arrhythmia. The client's serum glucose level upon admission was 239 mg/dL and has remained elevated
Which of the following findings would be expected by the nurse? (Select all that apply.)
1. Client states, "I never get a chance to eat fresh fruits and vegetables.".
2. Hypocalcemia
3. Hypokalemia
4. Client complains of muscle weakness
5. Hypernatremia
1, 3, 4
Rationale: Clients with low levels of serum potassium have hypokalemia. Fresh fruits and vegetables are good sources of potassium. Clients with hypokalemia are more likely to experience cardiac arrhythmias, muscle weakness, increased serum glucose levels, and increased amounts of calcium present in their urine. Clients with hypocalcemia are more likely to experience seizures and tetany. Clients with hypernatremia are more likely to develop hypertension.
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