A patient is prescribed 40 mEq potassium as a replacement. How should the nurse plan to administer this medication?

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Potassium should be mixed in the prescribed intravenous fluid and given slowly to avoid hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias. Direct administration into the venous access line or via intramuscular injection can cause tissue irritation and damage. Rectal suppositories are not typically used for potassium replacement.

A Patient Is Prescribed 40 MEq Potassium as a Replacement