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The nurse cares for a client with a potassium of 3.1 mEq/L (mmol/L) [3.5-5 mEq/L, mmol/L]. The primary healthcare provider (PHCP) prescribed 40 mEq of intravenous (IV) potassium over four hours. Which assessment finding would indicate a therapeutic effect?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Hypokalemia can cause peaked T-waves on ECG. A therapeutic effect of potassium administration would be normalization of ECG, indicated by flattened T-waves. Normoactive bowel sounds (
A), reduced reflexes (
C), and muscle cramping (
D) are not specific indicators of corrected hypokalemia.

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