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Question 135/302

Blood work reveals the following lab values for a client who has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa:
hemoglobin 9.6 g/dL, hemocrit 27%, potassium 2.7 mEq/L, sodium 126 mEq/L. The greatest danger to her at this time is:

A. Hypoglycemia from low-carbohydrate intake

B. Possible cardiac dysrhythmias secondary to hypokalemia

C. Dehydration from vomiting

D. Anoxia secondary to anemia

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