ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Lv 3 Electrolytes Imbalance Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values for a client who takes spironolactone and notes that the client's serum potassium level is 6.8 mEq/L (3.5 -5 mEq/L). The nurse notifies the provider and anticipates that the provider will provide which of the following instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperkalemia can cause life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias, necessitating an ECG to monitor for abnormalities.
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