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The nurse is caring for a client at 15 weeks gestation who has hyperemesis gravidarum. Which of the following findings would be consistent with the condition?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Hyperemesis gravidarum causes severe vomiting, leading to ketosis (moderate to high urine ketones) from fat breakdown. Bradycardia, hyperkalemia, and hypertension are not typical; tachycardia and hypokalemia may occur.