Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
A nurse is phoning a provider to report a client's serum potassium of 6.2 mEq/L (3.5-5 mEq/L). Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) is used to treat hyperkalemia by lowering potassium levels through ion exchange in the intestines.