Which of the following patients is the most at risk for developing hypernatremia? A patient with:
a. vomiting.
b. diuretic use.
c. dehydration.
d. hypoaldosteronism.
ANS: C
Dehydration leads to hypernatremia because an increase in sodium occurs with a net loss in wa-ter. Vomiting and diuretic use leads to hyponatremia. Hypoaldosteronism leads to hyponatremia.
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