Which newly written physician prescription does the nurse administer first?
A. Intravenous (IV) normal saline to a client with a serum sodium of 132 mEq/L
B. Oral calcium supplements to a client with severe osteoporosis
C. Oral phosphorus supplements to a client with acute hypophosphatemia
D. Oral potassium chloride (KCl) to a client whose serum potassium is 3 mEq/L
Ans: D. Oral potassium chloride (KCl) to a client whose serum potassium is 3 mEq/L
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