The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Furosemide (Lasix) to a Patient

The nurse is preparing to administer furosemide (Lasix) to a patient with hypertension. The nurse reviews the patient's potassium and notes a level of 4.6 mEq/L. Which action should the nurse take?

A) Notify the HCP.
B) Administer the medication as prescribed.
C) Withhold the medication.
D) Wait an hour and administer the medication.