Which statement about intravenous potassium chloride is correct?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. It must be diluted and never given as an IV push
- Step 1: A rapid rise in potassium can stop the heart. Step 2. It is always diluted and given by infusion. Answer: it must be diluted and never pushed. Why not the others: these routes can cause cardiac arrest.
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