Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has nephrotic syndrome and is receiving high-dose corticosteroid therapy. For which of the following electrolyte imbalances should the nurse monitor?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Corticosteroids increase potassium excretion, risking hypokalemia. Hyperkalemia, hypomagnesemia, and hypermagnesemia are less likely.