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Blood work reveals the following lab values for a client who has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa: hemoglobin 9.6 g/dL, hemocrit 27%, potassium 2.7 mEq/L, sodium 126 mEq/L. The greatest danger to her at this time is:
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Hypokalemia, caused by vomiting and decreased dietary intake of potassium, can result in life-threatening dysrhythmias.