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Practice Question

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum. Which clinical finding is most concerning?

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Correct Answer:

No weight gain over one week

Rationale:

💜 Hyperemesis gravidarum causes severe and persistent vomiting, putting the client at risk for profound fluid and electrolyte imbalances.

💜 A potassium value of 2.8 mEq/L indicates hypokalemia, which can lead to dangerous cardiac dysrhythmias and muscle weakness.

💜 This laboratory finding is far more concerning than decreased urine output or weight changes because low potassium directly threatens cardiac stability.

💜 Prompt correction with IV fluids and electrolyte replacement is essential to prevent complications such as arrhythmias or respiratory muscle compromise.

💜 Trace ketones and mild weight loss are expected with prolonged vomiting, but hypokalemia is an urgent, life-threatening condition.

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  • Category: RN - Nursing Exam(s)
  • Subcategory: Examplify/Examsoft Exams
  • Domain: MATERNAL & NEWBORN NURSING - EXAMSOFT
  • Answer Choices: 4
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