ATI RN
ATI Medsurg Proctored Final Exam Questions
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A nurse is reviewing the EKG strip of a client who has prolonged vomiting. Which of the following abnormalities on the client's EKG should the nurse interpret as a sign of hypokalemia?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Abnormally prominent U wave. In hypokalemia, low potassium levels can lead to U wave prominence on an EKG. The U wave becomes more visible and prominent due to delayed repolarization of the Purkinje fibers. This is a classic EKG finding in hypokalemia. Tachycardia (choice
B) is a non-specific finding and can be caused by various conditions. Flattened P wave (choice
C) is seen in hyperkalemia, not hypokalemia. Prolonged PR interval (choice
D) is more indicative of first-degree heart block or other conduction abnormalities, not specifically hypokalemia.
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