Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client and identifies a serum potassium of 6.8 COLLAPSE mEq/L. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Sodium polystyrene sulfonate binds potassium in the intestines, reducing serum potassium levels, effectively treating hyperkalemia.