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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