Multiple Choice
Which order for potassium (KCl) would the nurse question?
A) D5 1/2 NS with 20 mEq KCl to start after patient voids
B) D5 1/2 NS with 60 mEq KCl for a patient with a serum potassium of 3.2 mEq/L
C) K-Dur, 1 tablet daily for a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis
D) K-Dur, 1 tablet with a full glass of water
E) Potassium chloride, 10 mEq rapid IV push
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