In which of the following clinical settings would hypokalemia be a significant problem?
A) During weaning from mechanical ventilation
B) In a patient with pleural effusion
C) In a patient with kyphoscoliosis
D) During a bronchial challenge test

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The potassium level is of particular interest in the patient being weaned from mechanical ventilation, because both hyperkalemia and hypokalemia may render the diaphragm weak and less effective.

In Which of the Following Clinical Settings Would Hypokalemia Be