The nurse recognizes the most likely cause of hypokalemia to be which of the following?
a. respiratory acidosis
b. severe constipation
c. prolonged vomiting
d. long-term use of insulin
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This is not a cause of hypokalemia.
B Incorrect: This is not a cause of hypokalemia.
C Correct: This is a common cause of hypokalemia.
D Incorrect: This is not a cause of hypokalemia.
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