The patient was admitted with a new onset dysrhythmia. The…
The patient was admitted with a new onset dysrhythmia. The patient has a secondary diagnosis of gastroenteritis and has been having a lot of nausea/vomiting and diarrhea at home. The health care provider ordered a STAT Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP). The patient’s Na+ level was 131 (135-145mEq/L) ; Chloride 95 (98-107 mEq/L) ; K+ 3.0 (3.5-5.2 mmol/L); and Glucose 130 (70-110mmol/L). Which of the following patient’s laboratory results would the nurse suspect to be the likely cause of the dysrhythmia?