The nurse is caring for 4 clients, all of whom have insulin scheduled. Which client will need insulin first?
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client and notes that the client has hypokalemia. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following EKG abnormalities?
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?
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.
While checking a client’s morning labs, the nurse notes a potassium level of 2.8 mEq/L. Which clinical findings is NOT consistent with a low potassium level?
A client had an electrolyte panel drawn and the potassium level was 5.4 mEq/L. The nurse is getting ready to notify the provider about the results. Which implications would the nurse need to consider when contacting the provider about this result? Select all that apply.
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.
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?
The provider orders an electrolyte replacement on a client with a potassium of 2.4. The nurse knows that this potassium level could be caused by which of the following?
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?
