Which of the following actions is important to observe when giving potassium chloride (KCl) 100 mEq intravenously (IV) to a client with severe hypokalemia?
1. Use an IV pump to ensure safe delivery.
2. Warm the solution to room temperature.
3. Give rapidly to counteract the hypokalemia.
4. Give undiluted as a rapid bolus.
ANS: 1
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