Nursing · Pharmacology and Fluid-Electrolyte Balance
A 42-year-old patient receiving spironolactone complains of weakness and palpitations. The nurse finds serum potassium = 5.9 mEq/L. ECG shows flat P waves and prolonged PR interval. The bowel sounds are hyperactive. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering to rapidly shift potassium into the cells?
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- 1Calcium gluconate 10%
- 2Sodium polystyrene sulfonate
- 3IV dextrose with regular insulin✓
- 4Magnesium sulfate
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IV dextrose with regular insulin
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