A Patient Who Has a Potassium Level of 5

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient who has a potassium level of 5.9 mEq/L will be given oral polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) . What nursing actions are necessary?

• A) Monitor for onset of action of this drug in an hour.
• B) Administer sorbitol concurrently.
• C) Repeat the dose in 4 hours if needed.
• D) Mix the dose with a high sugar liquid.
• E) Follow the dose with an enema.

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Definitions:

MALT

Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue, part of the immune system providing protection against pathogens in mucosal surfaces.

Pathogens

Microorganisms that can cause disease in their host, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

Interstitial Fluid

The fluid that surrounds cells in tissues, providing a medium for the exchange of substances between blood and cells.

Photomicrograph

A photograph taken through a microscope to show a magnified image of a sample.