A nurse is assessing a client who has hypokalemia as a result of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Rationale: A. Extreme thirst is associated with hypernatremia, not hypokalemia. B. Hypokalemia typically causes hyporeflexia, not hyperactive reflexes. C. Weak, irregular pulse is expected with hypokalemia because low potassium affects cardiac conduction and muscle contractility, increasing the risk of dysrhythmias. D. Hypokalemia usually causes hypoactive bowel sounds due to decreased smooth muscle activity.