
Phlebotomy Essentials
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Transcribed Image Text:87. A 58-year-old man who is a construction worker comes to the office because of a 1-week history of pain on the right side of his head. One week ago, he says he struck his head on a beam
while carrying drywall to the second floor of a house under construction. He has had dry mouth, excessive thirst, and increased urinary frequency during this period. His pulse is 120 /min,
respirations are 25/min, and blood pressure is 120/65 mm Hg. Physical examination shows dry mouth and decreased skin turgor. Urine osmolality is 196 mOsmol/kg HD (1287), An MRI c
the brain shows a hyperintense signal consistent with hemorrhage of the posterior pituitary gland. This patient most likely has decreased renal reabsorption of which of the following?
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A) Chloride ions
B) Magnesium ions
C) Potassium ions
D) Sodium ions
E) Water
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