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💠 The child's potassium level is critically elevated at 6.2 mEq/L, far above the normal range (3.4–4.7 mEq/L).
💠 Administering potassium-containing IV fluids would exacerbate hyperkalemia, increasing the risk of fatal cardiac arrhythmias.
💠 In cystic fibrosis, electrolyte imbalances are common, but careful management of potassium is crucial.
💠 Priority is to avoid any source of additional potassium until serum levels are corrected and stabilized.
💠 The nurse must immediately notify the provider and advocate for a potassium-free IV solution adjustment.
This question is from ATI PN Pediatric Nursing 2023 (II) which contains 70 questions.
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