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ATI Pediatrics Proctored Questions
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A preschooler with gastroenteritis and potassium level 3.2 mEq/L
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A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a preschooler who has gastroenteritis and notes the client's potassium level is 3.2 mEq L which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Hyporeflexia. A potassium level below the normal range (3.5-5.0 mEq/L) can lead to hypokalemia, causing muscle weakness and decreased reflexes. In this case, the preschooler with gastroenteritis and potassium level of 3.2 mEq/L is at risk for hypokalemia due to vomiting and diarrhea, leading to potassium loss. Hypertension (
A) is not typically associated with hypokalemia. Hyperactive bowel sounds (
C) may indicate increased peristalsis, but it is not directly related to potassium levels. Oliguria (
D) is not a common manifestation of hypokalemia in a preschooler with gastroenteritis.
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