The client has type 1 diabetes mellitus and receives insulin. Which laboratory test will the nurse assess?
1. Potassium
2. Serum amylase
3. AST (aspartate aminotransferase)
4. Sodium
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Insulin causes potassium to move into the cell and may cause hypokalemia.
Rationale 2: There is no need to monitor the serum amylase level.
Rationale 3: There is no need to monitor the AST (aspartate aminotransferase) level.
Rationale 4: There is no need to monitor the sodium level.
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