Case Study
Ati Nurs 223 W26 Med Surg Proctored Exam 2
The nurse has just received report on a new client. Complete the following sentence by using the list of options. The nurse should expect dropdown and dropdown to be ordered for the client.
Explanation & Rationale
Rationale The client’s serum potassium is critically elevated at 7.2 mEq/L, indicating hyperkalemia, which is life-threatening and can cause cardiac arrhythmias. Intravenous insulin is used to drive potassium from the blood into the cells temporarily, lowering serum potassium levels. Dextrose is administered alongside IV insulin to prevent hypoglycemia, since insulin lowers blood glucose as it shifts potassium into cells. This combination is a standard emergent treatment for severe hyperkalemia, especially in clients with acute kidney injury who cannot excrete potassium efficiently.
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