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QOD: Hypokalemia | NCLEX Practice Question
Today's NCLEX Question of the Day:
The nursing category is labs. The NCLEX category is basic care and comfort. A patient who has been suffering from severe diarrhea has developed hypokalemia and cardiac arrhythmias as a result. Which of the following treatments would most likely be ordered for this patient to correct the situation? A, IV administration of potassium. B, oral intake of potassium by electrolyte preparations. C, encouraged intake of potassium rich foods such as bananas. D, no intervention but continue to monitor the patient's hemodynamic status.
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