Which Order for Potassium (KCl) Would the Nurse Question

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which order for potassium (KCl) would the nurse question?

• A) D5 1/2 NS with 20 mEq KCl to start after patient voids
• B) D5 1/2 NS with 60 mEq KCl for a patient with a serum potassium of 3.2 mEq/L
• C) K-Dur, 1 tablet daily for a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis
• D) K-Dur, 1 tablet with a full glass of water
• E) Potassium chloride, 10 mEq rapid IV push

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