Practice Question
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has acute gastroenteritis. Which of the following data collection findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Potassium 2.5 mEq/L
Rationale:
Severe hypokalemia (K+ < 3.5 mEq/L) is life-threatening, causing cardiac arrhythmias, muscle weakness, and respiratory failure. While dehydration (elevated specific gravity, weight loss) is concerning, potassium imbalance takes priority due to its immediate risk to cardiac and neuromuscular function.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4