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 and the dose of K-Lor 10 mEq/L is scheduled to be given now
What action should the nurse take?
a. Monitor the urine output.
b. Give K-Lor as scheduled now.
c. Assess the patient's pulse rate.
d. Hold the scheduled dose of Lasix.
ANS: D
The nurse should 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. A. C. These actions do not support the patient's elevated potassium level. B. Giving the dose of potassium could be harmful and lead to adverse effects in the patient.
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