Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate (Kayexalate)is Ordered for a Patient with Hyperkalemia

question 8

Multiple Choice

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) is ordered for a patient with hyperkalemia. Before administering the medication,the nurse should assess the

• A)bowel sounds.
• B)blood glucose.
• C)blood urea nitrogen (BUN).
• D)level of consciousness (LOC).

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