ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Questions
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A nurse is collecting data from a client who has acute gastroenteritis.
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Which of the following data collection findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Potassium 2.5 mEq/L. This is the priority data collection finding that the nurse should identify according to the ABCDE principle. Hypokalemia can cause cardiac arrhythmias, muscle weakness, and paralysis, which can be life-threatening.
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