Which Change in a Patient's Assessment Has the Greatest Urgency

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which change in a patient's assessment has the greatest urgency?

• A) Serum potassium concentration is decreasing; abdominal distention, but denies any difficulty breathing
• B) Serum calcium concentration is decreasing; reports constipation; is alert and denies any discomfort
• C) Serum calcium concentration is increasing; reports constipation; is alert and denies any discomfort
• D) Serum potassium concentration is increasing; has developed cardiac dysrhythmias, but denies any difficulty breathing

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