ATI RN
ATI 110 Fundamentals Exam 1 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for four clients who have drainage tubes. Which of the following clients should the nurse recognize as being at risk for hypokalemia?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: The client who has a nasogastric (NG) tube to suction. Suctioning through the NG tube can lead to loss of gastric contents, including potassium, which can result in hypokalemia. The other choices do not directly affect potassium levels. B: A chest tube to water seal is used to drain air or fluid from the pleural space, not likely to cause hypokalemia. C: An indwelling urinary catheter to gravity drainage does not impact potassium levels. D: A tracheostomy tube with humidified oxygen does not affect potassium levels.
Therefore, the client with the NG tube to suction is at risk for hypokalemia due to potential potassium loss.
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