A patient is receiving potassium (K-Lor) 10 mEq/L, bumetanide (Bumex) 20 mg, and digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.125 mg orally. The patient's morning potassium level is 4.2 mEq/L and the dose of K-Lor 10 mEq/L is scheduled to be given now
What action should the nurse take?
a. Hold K-Lor.
b. Inform the RN.
c. Hold the next dose of digoxin.
d. Give K-Lor as scheduled now.
ANS: D
The nurse should give the K-Lor as scheduled now. The patient is on a potassium-wasting diuretic, Bumex, but the potassium level is within normal limits due to the potassium supplement, so it is important to continue to give the K-Lor now. A. There is no reason to hold the K-Lor. B. There is nothing significant to report to the RN. C. There is no evidence to support holding the next dose of digoxin.
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