Patient B is complaining of numbness and tingling, especially around the mouth. What are the other two electrolyte imbalances in this patient that could be causing these symptoms?
Patient B is complaining of numbness and tingling, especially around the mouth. What are the other two electrolyte imbalances in this patient that could be causing these symptoms? Discuss the possible etiology (cause) associated with the electrolyte imbalances identified in question number 3. What body system will attempt to compensate and how would the compensation take place?
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Patient A | Patient B | Patient C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Na+ | 138 mEq/L | 142 mEq/L | 148 mEq/L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| K+ | 5.1 mEq/L | 6.1 mEq/L | 3.8 mEq/L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ca+ | 8.9 mg/dL | 7.5 mg/dL | 9.5 mg/dL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mg+ | 1.3 mg/dL | 0.9 mg/dL | 2.1 mg/dL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| pH | 7.40 | 7.32 | 7.42 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PCO2 | 42 mm Hg | 48 mm Hg | 40 mm Hg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PO2 | 95% | 98% | 99% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HCO3 | 22 | 28 | 26 |
Patient B is complaining of numbness and tingling, especially around the mouth. What are the other two electrolyte imbalances in this patient that could be causing these symptoms?
Discuss the possible etiology (cause) associated with the electrolyte imbalances identified in question number 3
What body system will attempt to compensate and how would the compensation take place?
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