Signs of potassium deficiency include
a. excessive thirst and urination.
b. muscle weakness and confusion.
c. shortness of breath and dizziness.
d. twitching of muscles and convulsions.
B
Signs of potassium deficiency include muscle weakness and confusion. Excessive thirst and uri-nation is a sign of high blood glucose levels associated with uncontrolled diabetes. Shortness of breath and dizziness may be caused by cardiac failure or other causes. Twitching of muscles and convulsions may have many causes but are not caused by potassium deficiency.
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