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leo leo

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A client's serum potassium level is 6.9 mEq/L. The nurse anticipates that the healthcare provider will order:
 
  a. atropine.
  b. sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3).
  c. insulin and glucose.
  d. sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) and sorbitol.

Question 2

A client is ordered to receive potassium. The nurse should instruct the client to take KCl at what time of day?
 
  a. Throughout the day with sips of water
  b. Before breakfast
  c. At bedtime with 1 ounce of fluid
  d. At mealtime


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The client has severe hyperkalemia and requires aggressive treatment with Kayexalate and sorbitol. These increase the body's excretion of potassium.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Potassium should be given at mealtimes or be well diluted (in at least 6 to 8 ounces of fluid) to avoid gastric upset and improve absorption.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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