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A Patient with Renal Insufficiency Develops Lethargy and Somnolence with a Blood

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A patient with renal insufficiency develops lethargy and somnolence with a blood pressure of 100/60 mm Hg,a pulse of 62 beats/min,and respirations of 10 breaths/min.The nurse notes that the patient has been taking an aluminum hydroxide-magnesium hydroxide suspension (Maalox) for indigestion.Which of the following drugs would the nurse expect to be used by IV administration in the management of this patient?


A) Calcium gluconate
B) Magnesium sulphate
C) Potassium chloride
D) 50% dextrose and regular insulin

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