A person is prescribed 40 mEq of potassium as a replacement. How should this be administered?

Name: A person is prescribed 40 mEq of potassium as a replacement. How should this be administered?
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Potassium replacement should be mixed in the prescribed intravenous fluid and infused slowly to avoid the risk of hyperkalemia and irritation of blood vessels. Rapid administration or bolus dosing can cause cardiac arrest. Intramuscular injection is not an appropriate route for potassium replacement.

A Person Is Prescribed 40 MEq of Potassium as a Replacement