NCLEX-RN · Question #708
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client with an electrolyte imbalance and identifies a nursing diagnosis of decreased physical mobility. Which alteration is most likely the etiology?
The correct answer is C. Hypokalemia. (A) A deficit in sodium concentration results in muscular weakness and lethargy. (B) Muscle fatigue and hypotonia are caused by hypercalcemia. (C) Muscle weakness and fatigue are classic signs ofhypokalemia. (D) Hypermagnesemia can cause muscle weakness, paralysis, and coma.
Question
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client with an electrolyte imbalance and identifies a nursing diagnosis of decreased physical mobility. Which alteration is most likely the etiology?
Options
- AHypernatremia
- BHypocalcemia
- CHypokalemia
- DHypomagnesemia
How the community answered
(45 responses)- A4% (2)
- B2% (1)
- C82% (37)
- D11% (5)
Explanation
(A) A deficit in sodium concentration results in muscular weakness and lethargy. (B) Muscle fatigue and hypotonia are caused by hypercalcemia. (C) Muscle weakness and fatigue are classic signs ofhypokalemia. (D) Hypermagnesemia can cause muscle weakness, paralysis, and coma.
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