Practice Question
The nurse caring for a client reviews the medical record and determines the client is at risk for developing a potassium deficit because of which situation?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Requires nasogastric suction.
Rationale:
🔹 Nasogastric (NG) suction removes gastric secretions rich in electrolytes, especially potassium, predisposing the client to hypokalemia.
🔹 Clients with continuous or intermittent NG suction lose significant amounts of gastric fluid, which contains hydrogen and potassium ions.
🔹 Hypokalemia can result in muscle weakness, cardiac dysrhythmias, and intestinal ileus if not monitored and corrected.
🔹This client is at the highest risk of developing a potassium deficit.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
- Answer Choices: 4