Nursing · Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
A patient with severe hyperkalemia has a confirmed laboratory serum potassium level of 6.5 mEq/L. Which medical intervention is a priority to enhance potassium excretion?
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- 1Administering an IV bolus of potassium chloride
- 2Administering loop diuretics or potassium-binding medications✓
- 3Initiating a continuous IV insulin infusion without glucose
- 4Administering oral potassium supplements
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Administering loop diuretics or potassium-binding medications
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