A Patient Is Admitted to the Hospital After Several Days

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted to the hospital after several days of vomiting and diarrhea. After an initial bolus of isotonic (0.9%) sodium chloride solution, the prescriber orders dextrose 5% in 1/2 normal saline (D?NS) with 20 mEq potassium chloride to infuse at a maintenance rate. What should the nurse review before implementing this order?

• A) Electrocardiogram
• B) Arterial blood gas levels
• C) Serum electrolyte levels
• D) Serum glucose level
• E) Urine output

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