A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride to a client who has a potassium level of 5.8 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?.

Inform the provider of the client's potassium level.

Hold the medication until the client has his evening meal.

Give the medication as prescribed.

Obtain a prescription to increase the dosage of the medication.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Choice A rationale:

The client’s potassium level is high (normal range is 3.6 to 5.2 mEq/L123), so the nurse should inform the provider before administering more potassium.

Choice B rationale:

Holding the medication until the client has his evening meal is not appropriate because the client’s potassium level is already high.

Choice C rationale:

Giving the medication as prescribed is not appropriate because the client’s potassium level is already high.

Choice D rationale:

Obtaining a prescription to increase the dosage of the medication is not appropriate because the client’s potassium level is already high.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Pulling the auricle upward and outward is the correct method for adults and children over 3 years old.

Choice B rationale:

Pulling the auricle down and outward is not the correct method for any age group.

Choice C rationale:

Pulling the auricle down and backward is the correct method for children under 3 years old.

Choice D rationale:

Pulling the auricle upward and backward is not the correct method for children under 3 years old.

A. Bradycardia B. Seizures. C. Hypertension. D. Anemia.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Timolol is a non-selective beta blocker that can slow heart rate, leading to bradycardia.

Choice B rationale:

Seizures are not a common side effect of timolol.

Choice C rationale:

Timolol is used to decrease intraocular pressure, not blood pressure.

Choice D rationale:

Anemia is not a known side effect of timolol.

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