A client on a medical-surgical nursing unit has an order for intravenous fluid therapy with potassium chloride supplementation.The nurse would question the order in this setting if the physician ordered how much potassium to be added to the intravenous solution?

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A concentration of 60 mEq/L is considered high and can lead to hyperkalemia, which is a serious condition. The recommended maximum concentration for potassium supplementation in intravenous fluids is typically 40 mEq/L. Therefore, the nurse should question this order and clarify with the physician.

A Client on a Medical-Surgical Nursing Unit Has an Order