A Patient with a Potassium Level of 2

question 33

Multiple Choice

A patient with a potassium level of 2.8 mEq/L is given 60 mEq over a 12-hour period, and a repeat potassium level is obtained after the bolus.The current potassium level is 2.9 mEq/L.Which of the following should now be considered?

• A) Stopping the patient's Aldactone
• B) Drawing a serum magnesium level
• C) Rechecking the potassium level
• D) Monitoring the patient's urinary output

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