The nurse identifies an electrolyte imbalance in a preoperative ileostomy patient based on the laboratory values of:
1. Na+, 144 mEq/L; K+, 5 mEq/L; HCO3, 26 mEq/L; poor tissue turgor.
2. Na+, 140 mEq/L; K+, 4.5 mEq/L; HCO3, 28 mEq/L; no nausea or vomiting, re-quest for pain analgesic q5hr.
3. Na+, 160 mEq/L; K+, 2.5 mEq/L; HCO3, 18 mEq/L; confused, and weak.
4. Hct, 41 mL/dL; Hgb, 11 g/dL; WBC, 8000/mm3; shallow rapid respirations.
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Normal values of electrolytes are Na+ = 140 mEq/L, K+ = 5 mEq/L, HCO3 = 27 mEq/L.
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