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    ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam 1 II
    Select All That Apply

    A nurse is caring for a group of clients.The nurse should monitor which of the following clients for manifestations of hypokalemia? (Select all that apply.)

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A rationalePrednisone, a corticosteroid, causes potassium loss through increased renal excretion, leading to hypokalemia. Normal serum potassium: 3.5-5.0 mEq/L.Choice B rationaleTorsemide, a loop diuretic, increases renal potassium loss, causing hypokalemia. Normal serum potassium: 3.5-5.0 mEq/L.Choice C rationalePolystyrene sulfonate treats hyperkalemia by binding potassium in the gut, reducing serum potassium levels. Normal serum potassium: 3.5-5.0 mEq/L.Choice D rationaleSpironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic, reducing the risk of hypokalemia. Normal serum potassium: 3.5-5.0 mEq/L.Choice E rationaleHydrochlorothiazide, a thiazide diuretic, increases renal potassium loss, leading to hypokalemia. Normal serum potassium: 3.5-5.0 mEq/L.

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