Multiple Choice
The provider has ordered Kayexalate and sorbitol to be administered to a patient.The nurse caring for this patient would expect which serum electrolyte values prior to administration of this therapy?
A) Sodium 125 mEq/L and potassium 2.5 mEq/L
B) Sodium 150 mEq/L and potassium 3.6 mEq/L
C) Sodium 135 mEq/L and potassium 6.9 mEq/L
D) Sodium 148 mEq/L and potassium 5.5 mEq/L
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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