A Health-Care Provider Prescribes IV Potassium Infusion for a Hypokalemic

Multiple Choice

A health-care provider prescribes IV potassium infusion for a hypokalemic client who is NPO (nothing by mouth) . Which intervention by the nurse is correct when administering IV potassium?

A) First prepare a hypertonic potassium chloride IV bolus
B) Validate the preparation of diluted IV potassium solution
C) Administer 20 mEq of potassium chloride IV push before the IV
D) Promote an increase in oral intake of foods and fluids high in potassium