The clinical consequences of hypokalemia in skeletal muscle include muscle weakness and cramps. What is the level of Serum Potassium at which Paralysis Is a possible complication of hypokalemia?: (A) Serum Potassium at 2.0 mEq/L, (B) Serum Potassium at 2.5 mEq/L, (C) Serum Potassium at 3.0 mEq/L, (D) Serum Potassium at 3.5 mEq/L
Answer is B. Paralysis occurs when potassium levels are <2.5 mEq/L. It usually stas in legs and moves to arms