A Patient with a Potassium Level of 2

question 45

Multiple Choice

A patient with a potassium level of 2.8 mEq/L is given 60 mEq over a 12-hour period.A repeat potassium level is obtained,and the current potassium level is 3.2 mEq/L.In addition to administering additional potassium supplements,what intervention should now be considered?

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

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