Chapter 21: Problem 6
The nurse is preparing to administer potassium to the client with hypokalemia. The best liquid for the nurse to dilute the potassium in is: A. Cranberry juice B. Prune juice C. Tomato juice D. Chocolate milk
Chapter 21: Problem 6
The nurse is preparing to administer potassium to the client with hypokalemia. The best liquid for the nurse to dilute the potassium in is: A. Cranberry juice B. Prune juice C. Tomato juice D. Chocolate milk
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