Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 206 of 2368
A client with severe hyperkalemia is receiving an insulin infusion to lower the potassium level. Which monitoring is most important for the nurse to perform?
- Serum calcium level every shift
- Blood glucose levels, often every hour
- Bowel sounds every four hours
- Urine specific gravity once a day
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Correct answer: Blood glucose levels, often every hour
Insulin moves potassium into cells but can cause low blood sugar. Glucose is checked often, and IV dextrose may be needed.
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