Barbara has been healthy up to the past couple of weeks, but since then has been complaining of considerable muscle weakness. Her doctor just received the results of blood tests, which showed that she is deficient in potassium. If Barbara continues her current habits of consuming a diet low in potassium, for which of the following disorders is she most likely to be at risk?
a. Rickets b. Arthritis
c. Low blood pressure d. High blood pressure
d
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a. vegetable juice b. popsicles c. broth d. fruit juice
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