The Nurse Is Providing Care for a Client with a History

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nurse is providing care for a client with a history of cardiac problems.The nurse notes the client's potassium level is 3.6 mEq/L.The nurse understands that which reason supports the physician's order for a daily dose of potassium?

• A)The potassium is ordered to prevent the client from becoming hypokalemic.
• B)The physician is attempting to increase urinary output to decrease cardiac stress.
• C)The potassium is ordered in an attempt to prevent cardiac arrhythmias.
• D)The client's cardiac diet is deficient in foods with high potassium levels.

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