The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Will Receive

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who will receive 10% calcium gluconate to treat a serum potassium level of 5.9 mEq/L. The nurse performs a drug history prior to beginning the infusion. Which drug taken by the patient would cause concern?

• A) Digitalis
• B) Hydrochlorothiazide
• C) Hydrocortisone
• D) Vitamin D

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