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 has not completely infused. What will the nurse do?
a. Finish the current liter of fluid.
b. Ask the client if he needs to void.
c. Hang the ordered IV.
d. Assess the IV site.
I'm leaning towards "c." just because Lactated Ringer's if isontonic and therefore should not adversely affect the infusion of a hypertonic solution.
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.
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.
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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.