ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client Who has a prescription for potassium chloride (KCL) 20 mEq PO daily. The nurse reviews the client's most recent laboratory results and finds the client's potassium level is 5.2 mEq/I— Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
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Correct Answer: A
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1. The nurse should call the prescribing physician because the client's potassium level is above the normal range (3.5-5.0 mEq/l).
2. High potassium levels (hyperkalemia) can lead to serious complications like cardiac arrhythmias.
3. The physician may need to adjust the prescription or order additional tests to address the elevated potassium level.
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B: Omitting the dose without consulting the physician may not address the underlying issue of hyperkalemia.
C: Calling the lab is not the priority; informing the physician directly is more crucial for immediate action.
D: Giving the ordered KCL without addressing the elevated potassium level can worsen the hyperkalemia.
E, F, G: Blank options are irrelevant as they do not provide any logical actions to address the situation.
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