A patient is receiving potassium (K-Lor) 20 mEq/L, furosemide (Lasix) 20 mg, and digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.125 mg orally. The patient's potassium level is 5.8 mEq/L. The nurse is scheduled to give K-Lor 20 mEq/L now
Which of these actions should the nurse take?
a. Give K-Lor as scheduled now.
b. Hold the scheduled dose of Lasix.
c. Assess the patient's pulse rate.
d. Monitor the urine output.
ANS: B
Do not give the K-Lor as the potassium is too high and giving more could have serious effects for the patient. The assessments listed do not clarify the patient's condition or address hyperkalemia.
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