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A client with a history of hypertension, myocardial infarction, and heart failure is admitted to the surgical intensive care unit after coronary artery bypass surgery graft (CABG). The nurse determines the client's serum potassium level is 4.5 mEq/L. What action should the nurse implement? Notify the healthcare provider. Decrease the IV solution flow rate. Document the finding as the only action. Administer potassium replacement as prescribed.

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Description: a client with a history of hypertension myocardial infarction and heart failure is admitted to the surgical intensive care unit after coronary artery bypass surgery graft cabg the nurse dete 90677

          A client with a history of hypertension, myocardial infarction, and heart failure is admitted to the surgical intensive care unit after coronary artery bypass surgery graft (CABG). The nurse determines the client's serum potassium level is 4.5 mEq/L. What action should the nurse implement?
Notify the healthcare provider.
Decrease the IV solution flow rate.
Document the finding as the only action.
Administer potassium replacement as prescribed.

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06/17/2024

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The nurse has determined that the client's serum potassium level is 4.5 mEq/L. This level is within the normal range for potassium, which typically falls between 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L. Show more…

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A client with a history of hypertension, myocardial infarction, and heart failure is admitted to the surgical intensive care unit after coronary artery bypass surgery graft (CABG). The nurse determines the client's serum potassium level is 4.5 mEq/L. What action should the nurse implement? Notify the healthcare provider. Decrease the IV solution flow rate. Document the finding as the only action. Administer potassium replacement as prescribed.