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184. A patient’s potassium level is 2.5 mEq/L (normal: 3.5-5.0 mEq/L). What is your critical concern and action?

A. Hyperkalemia; administer potassium binders
B. Hypokalemia; administer potassium replacement (as ordered) and monitor cardiac rhythm
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C. Normal potassium level; no action needed
D. Hyponatremia; administer sodium

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  • Hyperkalemia; administer potassium binders
  • Hypokalemia; administer potassium replacement (as ordered) and monitor cardiac rhythm
  • Normal potassium level; no action needed
  • Hyponatremia; administer sodium

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