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PANCE Practice Test

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If a patient complains of nausea, vomiting, and abdominal distention, which of the following conditions is the most likely diagnosis?

hyponatremia
hypernatremia
hyperkalemia
hypokalemia

Explanation

Answer: D - Hypokalemia-loss of potassium from the body; shift of potassium from the extracellular fluid to the intracellular fluid; it is one of the most common electrolyte imbalances; the patient may report anorexia, nausea and vomiting, drowsiness, lethargy, constipation, leg cramps, abdominal distention.

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