Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
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When administering intravenous electrolyte solution, the nurse should take which of the following precautions?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Calcium infiltration can cause tissue necrosis, so preventing it is critical. Hypertonic solutions should be infused cautiously, potassium is typically limited to 60 mEq/L, and calcium's effect on digitalis is not a primary concern here. Physiological Adaptation