ATI LPN Med Surg Lv 3 Electrolytes Imbalance

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A nurse is collecting data from a client who has acute gastroenteritis. Which of the following data collection findings should the nurse identify as the priority?

A. Potassium 2.5 mEq/L (3.5-5mEq/L) B. Urine specific gravity 1.035 (1.005-1.030) C. weight loss of 3% of total body weight. D. Blood glucose 150 mg/Dl

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Rationale: A potassium level of 2.5 mEq/L is critically low and can cause life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias, requiring immediate intervention.

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