ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Monroe College Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a serum potassium level of 5.5 mEq/L. The provider prescribes polystyrene sulfonate. If this medication is effective, the nurse should expect which of the following changes on the client's ECG?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Effective treatment of hyperkalemia with polystyrene sulfonate reduces peaked T-waves, normalizing T-wave amplitude.
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