Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the emergency department with suspected rhabdomyolysis. Which of the following findings would the nurse anticipate in a client with this condition?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Rhabdomyolysis causes muscle breakdown, releasing creatinine kinase (CK) into the blood, elevating levels. Potassium levels typically rise, blood pressure and heart rate vary, and urine is dark from myoglobin.