Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN): glucose 72 mg/dL, chloride 100 mEq/L. sodium 138 mEq/L, and potassium 3.0 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Low potassium (3.0 mEq/L) requires replacement to prevent complications, as seen in the rationale for question 8.