A patient is admitted to the intensive care unit with status asthmaticus. The patient is administered high doses of nebulized albuterol (Proventil). What electrolyte imbalance should the nurse assess for this patient?
A) Hyperkalemia
B) Hypermagnesemia
C) Hypocalcemia
D) Hypokalemia
D
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High doses of nebulized albuterol have been associated with tachycardia, hypokalemia, and hyperglycemia. The patient will not have alterations of magnesium or calcium levels.
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