NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Gastrointestinal System Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The client diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease has a serum potassium level of 3.4 mEq/L. Which action should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A potassium level of 3.4 mEq/L is slightly low, warranting assessment for symptoms like muscle weakness, which could indicate hypokalemia severity. Notification or intervention would follow based on clinical findings, but assessment is the first step.
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Question 5 of 5
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