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A patient's lab work shows a low potassium value. This patient has:

hyponatremia

hypernatremia

hyperkalemia

hypokalemia

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. hyponatremia: Refers to low sodium levels, not potassium.

B. hypernatremia: Refers to high sodium levels.

C. hyperkalemia: Refers to high potassium levels.

D. hypokalemia: This term means low potassium levels, which can affect heart and muscle function.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Building muscle mass: Protein intake and exercise influence muscle building, not potassium directly.

B. Maintaining blood glucose levels: Insulin and glucagon regulate blood glucose, not potassium.

C. Neuromuscular and cardiac function: Potassium is essential for nerve transmission and heart muscle contraction.

D. Building bone structure and strength: Calcium and phosphorus are key for bone health.

A. water intoxication B. osmotic diuresis C. shock D. Simple dehydration

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. water intoxication: Water intoxication refers to excess water intake leading to dilutional hyponatremia.

B. osmotic diuresis: Osmotic diuresis involves loss of water and electrolytes, typically due to high solute levels like glucose.

C. shock: Shock is a complex condition involving inadequate tissue perfusion, not specific to water-only loss.

D. simple dehydration: Simple dehydration refers to loss of pure water without a corresponding loss of electrolytes.

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