The physician orders 1000 mL lactated Ringer's to infuse at 125 mL/h for a postoperative patient. Tubing drop factor is 20 gtt/mL. Calculate the flow rate in drops per minute.

A. Instruct the patient to eat a diet high in potassium: This would be inappropriate for a patient with hyperkalemia, as high potassium intake could worsen the condition. Hyperkalemia requires a reduction in potassium intake, not an increase.

B. Monitor cardiac status: Hyperkalemia can cause dangerous cardiac arrhythmias and other heart-related issues. Therefore, it is critical to monitor the cardiac status of a patient with hyperkalemia to detect any changes that could indicate a life-threatening condition, such as arrhythmias.

C. Administer Spironolactone: Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic, which can increase potassium levels. Administering it in the case of hyperkalemia could worsen the condition, making this an inappropriate intervention.

D. Administer an IV of 0.9% NS with potassium added: Administering an IV solution with added potassium would worsen hyperkalemia, as it would increase potassium levels further. In cases of hyperkalemia, it's important to avoid additional potassium administration.

A. Intracellular: The majority of the body's total water volume is contained within the intracellular compartment, which makes up about 2/3 total body water. Intracellular fluid is essential for cellular function, and any depletion here contributes significantly to dehydration.

B. Extracellular: While extracellular fluid (ECF) accounts for about one-third of total body water, it is not the compartment that holds the majority. ECF includes interstitial fluid, blood plasma, and lymph, but intracellular fluid still holds a larger proportion.

C. Intravascular: Intravascular fluid is a subset of extracellular fluid, specifically the fluid found within blood vessels. It makes up a smaller portion of total body water and is primarily involved in transporting nutrients and waste.

D. Transcellular: Transcellular fluid is a small compartment of extracellular fluid, including fluids such as cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, and ocular fluid. It represents a very small fraction of total body water.