A Client Is Hypokalemic and the Physician Leaves an Order

question 14

Multiple Choice

A client is hypokalemic and the physician leaves an order for the nurse to infuse a bolus of 30 mEq of potassium in 100 ml of NS over 30 minutes. The most appropriate action by the nurse is to

• A) administer the potassium as ordered.
• B) clarify the order with the physician.
• C) order an infusion pump to give the potassium.
• D) request the pharmacy send 250 ml of saline instead.

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