Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
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The physician has ordered 50 mEq of potassium chloride for a client with a potassium level of 2.5 mEq/L. The nurse should administer the medication:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Potassium chloride for hypokalemia (2.5 mEq/L) should be administered via controlled IV infusion over several hours (e.g., five hours) to prevent rapid shifts that could cause arrhythmias.