A patient complains of tingling and numbness in her hands and feet, frequent mus

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A patient complains of tingling and numbness in her hands and feet, frequent muscle cramps in her calves, and light-headedness. Her blood pressure is remarkably low. Which of the following might you predict based on this patient's symptoms?

A patient complains of tingling and numbness in her hands and feet, frequent muscle cramps in her calves, and light-headedness. Her blood pressure is remarkably low. Which of the following might you predict based on this patient's symptoms?

This patient has hyperkalemia. This patient is hypercalcemic. This patient has an overactive thyroid gland. This patient has an overactive parathyroid gland.

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Answer:This patient has hyperkalemia.

Explanation:

If potassium levels are high enough to cause symptoms (hyperkalemia.), it causes:

1.    fatigue or weakness.

2.    a feeling of numbness or tingling.

3.    nausea or vomiting.

4.    problems breathing.

5.    chest pain.

6.    palpitations or skipped heartbeats.

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