The LPN is preparing to add a new IV of D5W with potassium to an existing line. The LPN notices that there is only 25 mL of urine collected over the last hour. The LPN's best inter-vention is to:
1. not hang the IV with potassium; inform the RN of urine output.
2. run the IV rapidly for 30 minutes to stimulate urine production.
3. call the MD who ordered the potassium.
4. hang the IV as ordered and chart output.
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The low urine output will allow K+ to build up to hazardous levels. K+ administration is de-pendent on adequate urine output. LPNs are required to report untoward findings to the RN.
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