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Med/Surg Chapter 48
Match the symptom with its associated fluid or electrolyte imbalance
Question | Answer |
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Carpopedal spasm and tetany | calcium deficit |
Muscle hypotonicity and flank pain | calcium excess |
Oliguria and weight loss | fluid volume deficit |
Positive Chvostek sign | magnesium deficit |
Crackles and dyspnea | fluid volume excess |
Chronic weight loss and fatigability | protein deficit |
Fingerprinting on the sternum | sodium deficit |
Irritability and intestinal colic | potassium excess |
Rough, dry tongue and thirst | sodium excess |
Soft, flabby muscles and weakness | potassium deficit |