NUR 345 (NUR345)

NUR 345 - Adult Health II Final Exam Review/NUR 345 - Adult Health II Final Exam Review. ● IV potassium chloride (KCl) 60 mEq is prescribed for treatment of a patient with severe hypokalemia. Which action should the nurse take? a. Administer the KCl as a rapid IV bolus b. Infuse the KCl at a rate of 10 mEq/hour. c. Only give the KCl through a central venous line. d. Discontinue cardiac monitoring during the infusion Rationale: IV KCl is administered at a maximal rate of 10 mEq/...