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1. Post-op IV administration

   sandiegobailey replied to sandiegobailey's topic in Student Assist

   I just thought that I should let everyone know that my professor wanted the client to void first as a means of assessing kidney function and to prevent excess potassium. Thanks for all the replies.

2. Post-op IV administration

   sandiegobailey replied to sandiegobailey's topic in Student Assist

   I will definitely take that into consideration.:nuke:

3. Post-op IV administration

   sandiegobailey replied to sandiegobailey's topic in Student Assist

   You have a good point.

4. Post-op IV administration

   sandiegobailey replied to sandiegobailey's topic in Student Assist

   Thank you very much for that document. It's very useful. I just thought that I would share with you something I just found in Potter and Perry. " The nurse should verify that the client has adequate urine output before administering an IV solution...

5. Post-op IV administration

   sandiegobailey replied to sandiegobailey's topic in Student Assist

   I thought this was the answer but guess what I just read in Potter and Perry. "The nurse should verify that the client has adequrine output before administering an IV solution containing potassium, because hyperkalemia can quickly develop."

6. Post-op IV administration

   sandiegobailey posted a topic in Student Assist

   I was given this question on a fluid and electrolyte take home quiz and I have no idea how to find the answer. Can someone help me? Question: Post-op orders are D51/2NS with 40 mEq/L of KCL. The liter of Lactated Ringers solution that is hanging...