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Rationale:
Answer: 1
Rationale: The normal serum potassium level for an adult is 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L. Option 1 is the only option that reflects a value within this range. The remaining options identify hyperkalemic levels.
Level of Cognitive Ability: Evaluating
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity
Integrated Process: Nursing Process/Evaluation
Content Area: Pharmacology: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance: Electrolytes
Health Problem: N/A
Practice Question Sourced From: Evolve Resources for Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination, 5th Edition
