The nurse notices that the burn client develops a dysrhythmia. The nurse recognizes that the probable cause of this complication is:
A)
increased cardiac output.
B)
decrease in sodium levels related to diuresis.
C)
loss of potassium ion related to cell injury.
D)
increase of intracellular magnesium ions.
C
Explanation:
A)
Potassium is an intracellular ion and is lost when cells are destroyed, as with a burn. Potassium is required for proper cardiac contractility; low levels put client at risk for dysrhythmias.
Analysis
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
B)
Potassium is an intracellular ion and is lost when cells are destroyed, as with a burn. Potassium is required for proper cardiac contractility; low levels put client at risk for dysrhythmias.
Analysis
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
Potassium is an intracellular ion and is lost when cells are destroyed, as with a burn. Potassium is required for proper cardiac contractility; low levels put client at risk for dysrhythmias.
Analysis
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
Potassium is an intracellular ion and is lost when cells are destroyed, as with a burn. Potassium is required for proper cardiac contractility; low levels put client at risk for dysrhythmias.
Analysis
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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