A nurse is administering I.V. potassium at a rate of 15 mEq/hr via a peripheral vein. When infusing potassium at this rate via this route, for which imbalance should the nurse monitor?

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The nurse should monitor for hyperkalemia, which can occur when administering high levels of potassium through an IV. Hypernatremia (excess sodium), hypercalcemia (excess calcium), and hyperglycemia (excess glucose) are not associated with the administration of potassium through an IV.

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