A client with a cardiac arrhythmia has a serum glucose level of 239 mg/dL. Which finding should the nurse expect when assessing this client? (Select all that apply.)
a. Hypokalemia
b. Hypocalcemia
c. Hypernatremia
d. Muscle weakness
e. Minimal intake of fresh fruits and vegetables
a. Hypokalemia , d. Muscle weakness and e. Minimal intake of fresh fruits and vegetables
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.
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.
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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