A 72-year-old adult is admitted to the hospital after severa…
A 72-year-old adult is admitted to the hospital after several days of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The nurse performs an assessment and reviews the client’s record. Which does the nurse conclude that the client is experiencing based on the data collected? Physical Assessment: Client reports muscle weakness and leg cramps Decreased bowel sounds, weak Irregular pulses Weight loss of 5 pounds LAB results: Serum potassium: 3.1 mEq/L Serum sodium: 138 mEq/L Serum magnesium: 2.2 mEq/L Serum calcium: 9 mg/dL Medications: Furosemide 40 mg, PO once daily in the morning Simvastatin 20 mg, PO at hour of sleep
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