A client taking a loop diuretic has serum potassium of 2.9 mEq/L. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following?

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AMuscle weakness and cardiac dysrhythmias
BTingling of extremities and Trousseau's sign
CIncreased thirst and confusion
DBradycardia and tall peaked T waves on ECG

✓ Correct answer: A. Muscle weakness and cardiac dysrhythmias Hypokalemia (K+ < 3.5 mEq/L) causes muscle weakness and cardiac dysrhythmias. Tall peaked T waves and bradycardia are signs of hyperkalemia, not hypokalemia.

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