ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam East Wick College Questions
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A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is taking a loop diuretic and notes the client's potassium level is 3.0 mEq/L. Which of the following physiological responses should the nurse expect related to the client's hypokalemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Cardiac dysrhythmias. Hypokalemia, indicated by low potassium levels, can lead to cardiac dysrhythmias due to potassium's role in maintaining normal cardiac function. Potassium is essential for proper electrical conduction in the heart. Low potassium levels can disrupt the heart's rhythm, potentially leading to serious cardiac complications. Hyperreflexia (choice
A) is not typically associated with hypokalemia. Increased appetite (choice
B) and hypoglycemia (choice
D) are not direct physiological responses to hypokalemia.
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