ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Nursing n100 Exam Questions
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A client with a prescription for a loop diuretic.
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A client with a prescription for a loop diuretic is experiencing muscle cramps. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Potassium. Loop diuretics can cause potassium depletion, leading to muscle cramps. Monitoring potassium levels is essential to prevent hypokalemia, which can result in muscle weakness and cramps. Sodium (
A) is not typically affected by loop diuretics. Calcium (
C) and magnesium (
D) levels are important, but potassium monitoring is more critical in this scenario.
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