A nurse is administering a potassium supplement to a client. What will the nurse do to disguise the taste and decrease gastric irritation?
A) Dilute it
B) Give it after meals
C) Mix it with food
D) Freeze it
Ans: A
Nurses must accurately administer supplements, following manufacturer's guidelines. Potassium supplements should be diluted to disguise the unpleasant taste and decrease gastric irritation.
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