A nurse must administer a dose of potassium chloride for a client with hypokalemia. 40 mEq of Potassium Chloride has been ordered IV to be given one time. The nurse understands which of the following items when administering this drug?
The nurse is caring for a client with hypokalemia. Which of the following indications of this condition would the nurse expect to see? Select all that apply.
The nurse is caring for a client with hypokalemia, heart failure, and 3+ pitting edema in the lower extremities. Which of the following medications would the nurse anticipate giving to this client?
A client has an order for an IV dose of intravenous potassium due to hypokalemia. The nurse is setting up the infusion to administer. Which information would the nurse include when explaining the infusion to the client? Select all that apply.
The nurse is reviewing lab values and notes the client’s K is 6.5 mEq/L. The client complains of palpitations, and the client’s EKG shows tall, peaked T waves. Which of the following is a priority intervention for the nurse?
A client who has been suffering from severe diarrhea has developed hypokalemia and cardiac arrhythmias as a result. Which of the following treatments would most likely be ordered for this client to correct the situation?
The nurse is caring for a client with palpitations. Which lab value would be concerning for this client?
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who presented with an irregular pulse, muscle twitching and hyperactive bowel sounds. Based on these symptoms, which of the following laboratory values would the nurse most likely see?
A nurse in the ICU is working with a 67-year-old client with a potassium level of 2.9 mEq/L. An hour after admission to the hospital, the client develops a cardiac arrhythmia. The rhythm on the monitor shows pulseless electrical activity (PEA). Which action should the nurse perform first?
A client is being seen for care after developing abdominal distention, cramping, and hypotension. The client is diagnosed with hypokalemia secondary to excessive use of diuretics. Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate for this client?
