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Surgical Technologist Exam Prep

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What symptoms might the tech admitting a patient with hypernatremia expect to see?

Nausea and vomiting
Elevated body temperature
Flaccid paralysis
Distended neck veins

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Answer: B-The tech admitting a patient who has hypernatremia may be most likely to note an elevated body temperature. Hypernatremia is classified as excess sodium greater than 145 mEq/L. The patient may also have an elevated urine specific gravity upon testing. Hypernatremia also causes symptoms of restlessness, irritability, seizures and pulmonary edema.

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