A client diagnosed with hypokalemia should have which of the following electrolytes also assessed?
1. Sodium
2. Calcium
3. Bicarbonate
4. Magnesium
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Clients with hypokalemia often have concurrent hypomagnesemia. Hypokalemia is resistant to treatment unless the hypomagnesemia is corrected. Sodium, calcium, and bicarbonate changes are not associated with hypokalemia.
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