The client has been started on a treatment regimen that includes albuterol. The nurse should anticipate seeing a decrease in the client's serum _____ level
a. calcium
b. potassium
c. magnesium
d. glucose
ANS: B
Albuterol can cause a decrease in the client's potassium level.
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