An Adolescent Patient Is Admitted to a Hospital with Hypotension

question 152

Multiple Choice

An adolescent patient is admitted to a hospital with hypotension and tachycardia.The patient's laboratory results include a serum potassium level of 1.9 mEq/L.Which question should a nurse ask to identify possible causes for this clinical presentation?

• A)"Do you ever use someone else's prescriptions?"
• B)"Are you satisfied with your current weight?"
• C)"How many meals do you eat daily?"
• D)"What are your favorite foods?"

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