Order clarified with pharmacy. Potassium Chloride 20 mEq in 100 mL NS to infuse over ___ 4 hours 15 minutes 1 hour 30 minutes .

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Medication connected to ___ a gravity IV set an infusion pump a syringe for IV push a buretrol whenever possible to ensure a precise, controlled rate. Regardless of delivery method, potassium must never be administered by ___ IV push a secondary line gravity infusion continuous infusion , as rapid administration can cause fatal cardiac arrhythmia.

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Maximum peripheral infusion rate is ___ 40 mEq/hr 10 mEq/hr 100 mEq/hr 2 mEq/hr unless the patient has continuous cardiac monitoring and a central line.

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Patient reports mild burning at the IV site during infusion. Nurse applies ___ a warm compress and slows the infusion rate a cold compress and increases the infusion rate a tourniquet above the site no intervention, burning is expected and requires no action , and continues to monitor the site closely.

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Reassessment of K+ level scheduled in ___ 30 minutes 4 to 6 hours 24 hours 15 minutes following completion of the infusion.