Your patient is post-op day 1 (POD #1) following an abdominal…

Question Answered step-by-step Your patient is post-op day 1 (POD #1) following an abdominal… Your patient is post-op day 1 (POD #1) followingan abdominal surgery, continues to have nausea, and is presently NPO.   They have a peripheral IV in the Lforearm.  Their serum potassium was 3.1 thismorning, and potassium replacement with 20mEQ potassium chloride IVPB(intravenous piggyback) has been ordered by protocol.  How fast should the nurse anticipate administering this medication? Why? Health Science Science Nursing NURS 250 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)