Physiological AdaptationQuestion 114 of 120
A client with gastroenteritis has had severe diarrhea for two days. Which electrolyte imbalance is most likely?
a.Hyperkalemia
b.Hypokalemia
c.Hypercalcemia
d.Hypernatremia
Explanation
Prolonged diarrhea causes significant potassium loss through the stool, leading to hypokalemia, which can produce weakness and cardiac dysrhythmias.
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