A home care patient is complaining of weakness and leg cramps. Per order, the nurse draws blood and requests a potassium level. What is the rationale for this request?
A) The nurse is concerned that the patient's diet has caused sodium loss.
B) The nurse recognizes these symptoms of hypokalemia.
C) The patient is actively seeking increased attention.
D) The patient had bananas and orange juice for breakfast.
B
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