The answer for
above question is :
The contributing to the confusion and disorientation in the
patient ,
ANSWER : OPTION A ) HYPONATREMIA
- The above option is selected because when the sodium level
decreases than the normal value the patient feels the symptoms and
contribution to confusion and disorientation . When the
concentration of the sodium falls below the value 110 - 120 mmol /
l , it will leads to restlessness , headache , confusion and also
the disorientation.
- The remaining options are not selected because hyperkalemia is
the condition where the potassium level is seen higher than the
normal value, the symptoms may include weakness of muscle , fatigue
and also paralysis. Azotemia is a condition in which the kidney is
severely damaged by injury or disease , the symptoms of the disease
are edema , increased heart beat , dry mouth and reduced production
of the urine. Hypotension is due to lowering of blood pressure than
the normal values .The symptoms of hypotension are fatigue, syncope
, blurred vision. So this conditions does not contribute to
confusion or disorientation. so the above option is selected.