Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride (KCL) to a client who is receiving diuretic therapy. The nurse reviews the client's serum potassium level results and discovers the client's potassium level is 3.0 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
A potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L is below the normal range (3.5-5.0 mEq/L), and administering the prescribed potassium supplement is appropriate to prevent symptoms of hypokalemia.