A client is admitted to the nursing unit with a diagnosis of hypokalemia. Which assessment does the nurse complete first?
A. Auscultating bowel sounds
B. Checking deep tendon reflexes (DTRs)
C. Determining the level of consciousness (LOC)
D. Obtaining a pulse oximetry reading
Ans: D. Obtaining a pulse oximetry reading
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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The patient is undergoing lab work and ultrasound for a possible diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Which problem does the nurse expect to find in the patient's history?
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