When the Nurse Assesses a Potassium Level of 2

question 25

Multiple Choice

When the nurse assesses a potassium level of 2.9 mEq/L in the patient with vomiting and diarrhea,the nurse will be alert for:

• A)excessive urinary output.
• B)abdominal distention.
• C)increased reflexes.
• D)hyperactive bowel sounds.

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