Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 205 of 2368
A client with hypokalemia has an order for potassium chloride to be given by IV push. Which action should the nurse take?
- Question the order and contact the provider before giving it
- Give the dose slowly over five minutes
- Dilute the dose in a syringe with sterile water and give it
- Give the dose through the port closest to the client
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Correct answer: Question the order and contact the provider before giving it
Potassium must never be given IV push because it can immediately stop the heart. It is given orally or mixed in IV fluids.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Fluids and Electrolytes: Potassium. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026