The physician prescribes 10 mEq of potassium intravenously for an adult patient with a potassium level of 3.2 mEq/L. How would the nurse plan to administer this drug?
1. In 50 mL of D5W infused over 1 hour using an intravenous pump
2. A rapid IV push because of the dangerously low potassium level
3. Slowly as a bolus IV push over 10 minutes
4. Orally; giving potassium intravenously is too dangerous
Correct Answer: 1
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