A client’s serum potassium level is below the expected range.which clinical indicators should the nurse determine are consistent with hypokalemia?

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A client’s serum potassium level is below the expected range.which clinical indicators should the nurse determine are consistent with hypokalemia?

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-Irregular heart rate-Muscle weakness-Decreased bowel sounds

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