A patient with symptoms that include nausea, thirst, fatigue, dry mouth, muscle weakness, muscle cramps, and irregular pulse may be experiencing hypokalemia or low ________ level.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
potassium
Symptoms of hypokalemia or low potassium may include nausea, thirst, fatigue, dry mouth, muscle weakness, muscle cramps, and irregular pulse.
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