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What are s/s of hyperkalemia? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔palpitations
arrythmias
Chest pain
SOB (cardiac signs)
Muscle spasms
N/V
What are s/s of hypokalemia - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Fatigue
constipation
muscle weakness
cardiac changes
arrythmias
What is a sign that there is imbalances with potassium? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Cardiac
changes and arrythmias
What are s/s of metabolic alkalosis? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Confusion
dizziness
paresthesia (numbness or tingling in extremities)
What are objective findings a nurse would indicate as metabolic alkalosis? - CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔hyperactive reflexes (tetany)
, decreased respiratory depth and rate
What are s/s of metabolic acidosis - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔lethargy
weakness
abdominal pain
n/v
headache
What are some objective findings a nurse would note to indicate metabolic acidosis? - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔Kusmas respirations
rapid respirations
What are s/s of respiratory alkalosis - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔tightening of the chest
sob
lightheadedness
paresthesia (numbness and tingling)