Question

the nurse reviews a clients electrolyte laboratory report and notes that the potassium level is 2.5 meq/l (2.5 mmol/l). which patterns would the nurse watch for on the electrocardiogram (ecg) as a result of the laboratory value? select all that apply.

Explanation:

When potassium level is \(2.5\ mEq/L\) (hypokalemia), on ECG, inverted T waves and depressed ST segment are seen. Absent P waves are more related to atrial - related issues (not typically hypokalemia - specific in a direct sense). Widened QRS complex is more associated with hyperkalemia or other conduction issues (like sodium channel blockers effect).

Answer:

B. Inverted T waves, C. Depressed ST segment