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MV is а 73 yeаr оld femаle with lung cancer whо has been receiving chemоtherapy. She completed her third treatment 5 days ago and has been experiencing nausea & vomiting for 2 days. She is admitted to the hospital and the nurse performs an assessment. Subjective data: Patient reports lethargy, weakness, dizziness, & dry mouth. States too nauseated to eat or drink for 2 days Objective Data: Heart rate 110 beats per minute (normal is 60-100) Blood pressure 84/55 (this is low), Weight loss 5 pounds since last chemo treatment, Dry oral mucous membranes Lab values: Sodium / Na: 131 mEq/L (normal 135-145 mEq/L); Potassium / K: 3.4 mmol/L (normal 3.5 - 5.0 mmol/L)