Which condition is a sign of hypokalemia?
1. Constipation
2. Hypertension
3. Muscle weakness
4. Weight gain
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Rationale 1: Diarrhea, not constipation, will occur.
Rationale 2: Hypertension is usually not a sign of hypokalemia.
Rationale 3: Muscle weakness can occur, since muscle fibers are very sensitive to changes in potassium.
Rationale 4: Weight gain is usually not a sign of hypokalemia.
Global Rationale: Muscle weakness can occur, since muscle fibers are very sensitive to changes in potassium. Diarrhea, not constipation, will occur. Hypertension is usually not a sign of hypokalemia. Weight gain is usually not a sign of hypokalemia.
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