Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
A nurse notes that a client's serum potassium level is 6 mEq/L. The nurse interprets this as an expected finding in the client with which health problem?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Addison's causes high potassium due to insufficient aldosterone. Cushing's and diarrhea cause low potassium. Diabetes insipidus affects water, not potassium.