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Med/Surg Chapter 48
Match the symptom with its associated fluid or electrolyte imbalance
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |