Which of the following statements relating to a patient with severe loss of potassium due to diuretic abuse is TRUE

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Which of the following statements relating to a patient with severe loss of

potassium due to diuretic abuse is TRUE?

the serum levels of potassium are > 3 mmol/L
an ECG is probably not warranted
the condition may be treated by administering oral glucose and potassium
one course of action is to decrease the intake of potassium and to undergo ion-exchange resin treatment

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C: a loss of potassium may be treated by administering potassium.

Hypokalemia refers to a blood concentration of <3 mmol/L, and such a level

could affect the heart so an ECG IS warranted.

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