ATI RN
ATI N100 Fundamentals Exam Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client with a current blood potassium level of 5.4 mEq/L (3.5-5 mEq/L). Which finding would this client have?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Paresthesias of the extremities. A potassium level of 5.4 mEq/L is elevated (normal range is 3.5-5 mEq/L). High potassium levels can lead to nerve conduction abnormalities, causing paresthesias. Constipation (choice
A) is more commonly associated with low potassium levels. Polyuria (choice
B) is excessive urination, not directly related to potassium levels. EKG changes with a U wave (choice
C) are typically seen with low potassium levels, not high.
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