Author Question: The nurse is working with a graduate nurse to prepare an intravenous dose of potassium. Which ... (Read 37 times)

V@ndy87 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is working with a graduate nurse to prepare an intravenous dose of potassium. Which statement by the graduate nurse reflects a need for further teaching?

a. We will need to monitor this infusion closely.
b. The infusion rate should not go over 10 mEq/hr.
c. The intravenous potassium will be diluted before we give it.
d. The intravenous potassium dose will be given undiluted.

Question 2

When reviewing the health history of a patient, the nurse will note that a potential contraindication to potassium supplements exists if the patient has which problem?

a. Burns
b. Diarrhea
c. Renal disease
d. Cardiac tachydysrhythmias