You Are Caring for a Client with Severe Hypokalemia

question 7

Multiple Choice

You are caring for a client with severe hypokalemia. The physician has ordered IV potassium to be administered at 10 mEq/hr. The client complains of burning along their vein. What should you do?

• A) Dilute the infusion.
• B) Switch to an oral formulation.
• C) Increase the speed of transfusion.
• D) Change the electrolyte.

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