07-24-2014, 02:30 AM
A hypotensive young woman was admitted to the ER.
Lab:
(Plasma)
Na------------ normal
Cl------------ normal
Osmolarity-- normal
K------------- Decreased
Hct----------- Increased
Which of the following acute problems would be most consistent with the above?
A-Hemorrhage
B-Hypotonic diuresis
C-Diarrhea
D-Water intoxication
E-Alcoholic induced dehydration
Lab:
(Plasma)
Na------------ normal
Cl------------ normal
Osmolarity-- normal
K------------- Decreased
Hct----------- Increased
Which of the following acute problems would be most consistent with the above?
A-Hemorrhage
B-Hypotonic diuresis
C-Diarrhea
D-Water intoxication
E-Alcoholic induced dehydration