A Patient Is Diagnosed with Hypokalemia

question 24

Multiple Choice

A patient is diagnosed with hypokalemia. Which medication order would the nurse anticipate?

• A) Potassium 40 mEq IV push
• B) Potassium 40 mEq added to the next liter of IV fluids
• C) Potassium 40 mEq by rectal suppository
• D) Potassium 40 mEq IM

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