QOD 2: Hypokalemia and Cardiac Arrhythmias (Labs/Basic Care and Comfort)
Question: A patient who has been suffering from severe diarrhea has developed hypokalemia and cardiac arrhythmias as a result. Which of the following treatments would most likely be ordered for this patient to correct the situation? Answer: A. IV administration of potassium Rationale: Hypokalemia occurs when there is not enough potassium; this decrease in potassium can […] The post QOD 2: Hypokalemia and Cardiac Arrhythmias (Labs/Basic Care and Comfort) appeared first on NURSING.com.
