ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam East Wick College Questions
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A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has dehydration. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Potassium 2.5 mEq/L. Low potassium levels can lead to life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias in dehydrated patients. Monitoring and correcting potassium levels is crucial. Sodium level (
B) within normal range. Urine specific gravity (
C) indicates concentrated urine due to dehydration. Blood glucose (
D) is within normal limits, not a priority.
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