The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving oral potassium chloride supplements. The nurse notes that the patient has a heart rate of 120 beats per minute and has had a urine output of 200 mL in the past 12 hours
The patient reports abdominal cramping. Which action will the nurse take?
a. Contact the provider to request an order for serum electrolytes.
b. Encourage the patient to consume less fluids.
c. Report symptoms of hyperchloremia to the provider.
d. Request an order to increase the patient's potassium dose.
ANS: A
Oliguria, tachycardia, and abdominal cramping are signs of hyperkalemia, so the nurse should request an order for serum electrolytes. This patient should increase fluid intake. The patient is not exhibiting signs of hyperchloremia; the patient is showing signs of hyperkalemia, and an increased potassium dose is not indicated.
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