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ATI MEDSURG Fluid and Electrolytes Latest REVIEW with detailed questions & answers/ATI MEDSURG Fluid and Electrolytes Latest REVIEW -Question 1:

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An elderly client takes 40 mg of Lasix twice a day. Which electrolyte imbalance is the most serious adverse effect of diuretic use?





You selected:	Hypokalemia

Correct

Explanation:	Hypokalemia (potassium level below 3.5 mEq/L) usually indicates a

defict in total potassium stores. Potassium-losing diuretics, such as loop d...
ATI MEDSURG Fluid and Electrolytes Latest REVIEW with detailed questions & answers
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ATI MEDSURG Fluid and Electrolytes Latest REVIEW with detailed questions & answers/ATI MEDSURG Fluid and Electrolytes Latest REVIEW -Question 1:

(see full question)



An elderly client takes 40 mg of Lasix twice a day. Which electrolyte imbalance is the most serious adverse effect of diuretic use?





You selected:	Hypokalemia

Correct

Explanation:	Hypokalemia (potassium level below 3.5 mEq/L) usually indicates a

defict in total potassium stores. Potassium-losing diuretics, such as loop d...
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