A Client Has Been Diagnosed with Hyperkalemia

question 18

Multiple Choice

A client has been diagnosed with hyperkalemia.Which medication would the nurse expect to give?

• A)Potassium chloride
• B)Furosemide (Lasix)
• C)Calcium carbonate (TUMS)
• D)Sodium polystyrene sulfate (Kayexalate)

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