The nurse assesses a child and finds the child to have hypotonic muscles, decreased respirations, and to be irritable. Looking at the lab work, the nurse will likely find:

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The symptoms of hypotonic muscles, decreased respirations, and irritability can be associated with electrolyte imbalances, specifically hyponatremia (low sodium) and hypochloremia (low chloride), which can affect muscle function and neurological status.

The Nurse Assesses a Child and Finds the Child to Have