A patient is receiving potassium (K-Lor)10 mEq/L,bumetanide (Bumex)20 mg,and digoxin (Lanoxin)0.125 mg orally.The patient's morning potassium level is 4.2 mEq/L and the dose of K-Lor 10 mEq/L is scheduled to be given now.What action should the nurse take?

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The nurse should give the K-Lor as scheduled now.The patient is on a potassium-wasting diuretic,Bumex,but the potassium level is within normal limits due to the potassium supplement,so it is important to continue to give the K-Lor now.A.There is no reason to hold the K-Lor.B.There is nothing significant to report to the RN.C.There is no evidence to support holding the next dose of digoxin.

A Patient Is Receiving Potassium (K-Lor)10 MEq/L,bumetanide (Bumex)20 Mg,and Digoxin