The nurse is working with a graduate nurse to prepare an intravenous dose of potassium. Which statement by the graduate nurse reflects a need for further teaching?
a. "We will need to monitor this infusion closely."
b. "The infusion rate should not go over 10 mEq/hr."
c. "The intravenous potassium will be diluted before we give it."
d. "The intravenous potassium dose will be given undiluted."
ANS: D
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