The physician orders potassium chloride (KCL)intravenous (IV)for the patient.The nurse administers this drug intravenous (IV)push.What will be the most likely outcome for this patient?

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Potassium chloride (KCL) is a high alert medication that should be given very cautiously through IV infusion. Administering it intravenous (IV)push can result in fast and dangerous electrolyte imbalances, including cardiac arrest. Therefore, it is unsafe to administer KCL intravenous (IV)push, and it should always be given through an IV infusion pump or diluted and administered slowly.

The Physician Orders Potassium Chloride (KCL)intravenous (IV)for the Patient