11. A patient with acute kidney injury (AKI) has a potassium level of 6.8 mEq/L. What is the most urgent medicinal intervention to prevent life-threatening arrhythmias?
A.
Administer sodium bicarbonate
B.
Administer IV calcium gluconate/chloride as ordered (to stabilize myocardium), insulin/dextrose, or furosemide
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C.
Administer potassium chloride
D.
Administer a potassium-sparing diuretic
📖 Additional Information
Administer sodium bicarbonate
Administer IV calcium gluconate/chloride as ordered (to stabilize myocardium), insulin/dextrose, or furosemide
