A 2-month-old boy is admitted to the emergency room with severe diarrhea. intravenous fluid is prescribed for him. before adding

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dexar [7]

3 years ago

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A 2-month-old boy is admitted to the emergency room with severe diarrhea. intravenous fluid is prescribed for him. before adding

potassium to this solution, which assessment would you record?

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Andreas93 [3] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-31T15:12:27+03:00

Andreas93 [3]3 years ago

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Well,

If he has voided <span>Explanation: With severe diarrhea, kidney function may fail. It is important to document that kidney function is intact before adding potassium to prevent hyperkalemia.</span>