Your client is complaining of severe dizziness and drowsiness. On assessment, you find the client has bradycardia and a bluish discoloration of the palms and fingernails. What do these signs and symptoms indicate?
A) Cinchonism
B) Overdosage
C) Hypokalemia
D) Hypertension

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Severe dizziness, drowsiness, bradycardia, and bluish discoloration of palms and fingernails are all signs of overdose, which could be due to an overdose of medication or a toxic substance. Immediate medical attention is required. Cinchonism is a condition caused by an overdose of quinine or related compounds, which may cause symptoms such as tinnitus, headache, and nausea. Hypokalemia is a condition caused by low levels of potassium in the blood, which may cause symptoms such as weakness, palpitations, and muscle cramps. Hypertension is a condition characterized by high blood pressure, which may cause symptoms such as headache, dizziness, and blurred vision. None of these conditions alone would explain all of the client's symptoms.

Your Client Is Complaining of Severe Dizziness and Drowsiness