The Nurse Is Caring for a Critically Ill Client Who

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a critically ill client who has diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) .The nurse finds the following assessment data: blood pressure,90/62; pulse,120 beats/min; respirations,28 breaths/min; urine output,20 mL/1 hour per catheter; serum potassium,2.6 mEq/L.The health care provider orders a 40 mEq potassium bolus and an increase in the IV flow rate.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) Give the potassium after increasing the IV flow rate.
• B) Increase the IV rate; consult the provider about the potassium.
• C) Increase the IV rate; hold the potassium for now.
• D) Infuse the potassium first before increasing the IV flow rate.

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