NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions on Genitourinary System Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The client diagnosed with ARF is experiencing hyperkalemia. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer to help decrease the potassium level?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Regular insulin, often given with glucose, drives potassium into cells, temporarily lowering serum potassium levels in hyperkalemia. Calcium gluconate stabilizes cardiac membranes, erythropoietin treats anemia, and osmotic diuretics are not used for hyperkalemia.
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