The Physician Orders Potassium Chloride (KCL) Intravenous (IV) for the Client

question 12

Multiple Choice

The physician orders potassium chloride (KCL) intravenous (IV) for the client. The nurse administers this drug intravenous (IV) push. What will be the most likely outcome for this client?

• A) The client will most likely experience renal failure.
• B) The client will most likely experience tissue necrosis at the injection site.
• C) The client will most likely experience cardiac arrest.
• D) The client will not experience adverse effects if the push was given slowly.

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