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A client with asthma develops respiratory acidosis. Based on this diagnosis, what should the nurse expect the client's serum potassium level to be?

A. normal B. elevated C. low D. unrelated to the pH

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Hyperkalemia occurs in a state of acidosis because potassium moves from injured cells into the bloodstream.

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