Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Practice Question

Scenario/Extract:

A patient with Alzheimer's disease is admitted with suspected dehydration after his daughter reports that he's refused to drink anything for the past 3 days.

Which lab result is most expected with dehydration?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Hypernatremia (elevated sodium) is expected in dehydration due to water loss.

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