Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client whose serum potassium level is 5.3 mEq/L (3.5-5 mEq/L). The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following medications?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) is used to treat hyperkalemia by lowering serum potassium levels through ion exchange in the intestines.