A patient being treated for adrenal insufficiency has a serum potassium level of 5.9 mEq/L.What should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?
A) Kayexalate
B) Hydrocortisone
C) Dexamethasone
D) Dextrose 5% and 0.45% normal saline
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