Which group of clients should not receive potassium iodide?
A) Those who are allergic to corticosteroids
B) Those who are pregnant
C) Those taking medications such as cough medicines
D) Those who are allergic to seafood
D
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Potassium iodide should not be administered to anyone who is allergic to seafood, which is also high in iodine. Clients who take corticosteroids or cough medicines and those who are pregnant would be appropriate candidates for potassium iodide therapy.
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