Question

A nurse is planning care for a client who has a serum potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following findings?

A. Bradycardia
B. Hypertension
C. Hyperreflexia
D. Tachypnea

Answer 1

A client with a serum potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L should be monitored for bradycardia, among other symptoms, due to hypokalemia.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a client has a serum potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L, it indicates hypokalemia (low potassium levels). One of the findings that the nurse should monitor for is bradycardia, which is a slow heart rate. Hypokalemia can affect the heart's ability to contract and relax normally, leading to a slower heart rate. Other symptoms of hypokalemia may include muscle weakness, irritability, and fatigue.