Author Question: A patient who is taking digoxin (Lanoxin) is admitted with possible hypokalemia. What should the ... (Read 58 times)

tth · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A patient who is taking digoxin (Lanoxin) is admitted with possible hypokalemia. What should the nurse realize might occur with this patient?

1. Digoxin toxicity may occur.
2. A higher dose of digoxin (Lanoxin) may be needed.
3. A diuretic may be needed.
4. Fluid volume deficit may occur.

Question 2

A patient is prescribed 40 mEq potassium as a replacement. How should the nurse plan to administer this medication?

1. directly into the venous access line
2. mixed in the prescribed intravenous fluid
3. via a rectal suppository
4. via intramuscular injection

xiazhe · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1

Hypokalemia increases the risk of digitalis toxicity in patients who receive this drug for heart failure. More digoxin is not needed. A diuretic may cause further fluid loss. There is inadequate information to assess for concerns related to fluid volume deficits.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2

The intravenous route is the recommended route for diluted potassium. Never administer undiluted potassium directly into a vein. It is not administered rectally. It is not given via IM injection.