If a patient complained of muscle weakness,confusion,decreased appetite,and irregular heartbeat,it would be important to check blood levels of
A) sodium.
B) calcium.
C) potassium.
D) magnesium.

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These symptoms are typical of a possible blood potassium level that is either too low or too high;both conditions can be very dangerous.Low sodium levels cause headache,muscle cramps,weakness,reduced ability to concentrate,and loss of memory and appetite;high sodium levels may cause edema and hypertension.High calcium levels cause weakness,lack of energy,poor appetite,nausea and vomiting,constipation,or bone pain;low blood calcium levels cause muscle cramps,spasms,and twitching and tingling in the fingers and around the mouth.Symptoms of magnesium deficiency include twitching of muscles,muscle weakness,and convulsions;symptoms of magnesium overload are long-term diarrhea and dehydration.

If a Patient Complained of Muscle Weakness,confusion,decreased Appetite,and Irregular Heartbeat,it