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NCLEX-RN® question of the day

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The question

A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client with chronic kidney disease. The nurse notes the client's serum potassium level is 6.2 mEq/L. Which assessment finding should the nurse expect?

  1. Muscle weakness and irregular heart rate
  2. Increased deep tendon reflexes and tetany
  3. Hypertension and bounding pulses
  4. Confusion and decreased level of consciousness
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