A 50-year-old woman with hypertension has a serum potassium level that has acutely risen to 6.2 mEq/L. Which type of order, if written by the health care provider, should be questioned by the nurse?
A. Limit foods high in potassium
B. Spironolactone (Aldactone) daily
C. Calcium gluconate IV piggy back
D. Administer intravenous insulin and glucose
Answer: B. Spironolactone (Aldactone) daily
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