While preparing to give Fungizone (amphotericin B) to a client who is also receiving Dexasone (dexamethasone), the nurse recognizes the client is at increased risk for which of the following?
A) Hypoglycemia
B) Hyponatremia
C) Hypocalcemia
D) Hypokalemia

Question

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Administration of amphotericin B can cause potassium loss, and concurrent administration with dexamethasone further increases this risk. Therefore, the client is at an increased risk for hypokalemia.

While Preparing to Give Fungizone (Amphotericin B) to a Client