NURS 3370 FINAL LAB VALUES AND ABG'S EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED

NURS 3370 FINAL LAB VALUES AND ABG'S EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED Sodium (Na) 135-145 Potassium (K) 35-50 Glucose 70-110 Chloride (cl) 95-106 BUN (8-20) Creatinine (0.6-1.2) Co2 22-30 Calcium (Ca) (8.7-10.7) ALP Potassium Which electrolyte is the major component of ICF and affects cardiac and neuromuscular function? Hyperkalemia Mr. B is a 53 year male, admitted after a motor vehicle accident with a fractured femur and acute renal failure. He has multiple bruises to his face, ribs, right should and arm, and right leg. He has become lethargic, and has decreased urine output. His cardiac monitor begins showing tachycardia, widened QRS, and lengthening PR interval. Which electrolyte imbalance do you suspect? His electrolytes are as follows: Sodium 141 mmol/L Potassium 6.9 mmol/L Magnesium 9.5 mg/dL Calcium 2.3mg/dL. Albumin 3.5-4.8 g/dL amylase 23-85 unit/L ALP 30-125 Total Protein 6-8.2 g/dl Bilirubin .6-1.3 INR (1-2) Lactic Acid 2 or less (can be a sign of sepsis or dehydration) Phosphorus 2.5 - 4.6 Magnesium 1.6 -2.7 Red Blood Cells (RBC) 4-5.9 million/uL Hematocrit (Hct) 37-54% Hemoglobin (Hgb) 12-17.5 g/dL