A 20-year-old female is being admitted for electrolyte disorders of unknown etiology.Which assessment finding is most important to report to the health care provider?

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The low serum potassium level may cause life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias,and potassium supplementation is needed rapidly.The other information will also be reported because it suggests that bulimia may be the etiology of the patient's electrolyte disturbances,but it does not suggest imminent life-threatening complications.

A 20-Year-Old Female Is Being Admitted for Electrolyte Disorders of Unknown