The nurse is scheduled to administer a dose of digoxin (Lanoxin) to an adult client with atrial fibrillation. The client has a potassium level of 4.6 mEq/L. The nurse interprets that the:
The normal reference range for potassium for an adult is 3.5 to 5.1 mEq/L. Hypokalemia can make the client more susceptible to digoxin toxicity. The nurse monitors the results of electrolytes for the potassium level. If low, the dose is withheld, and the healthcare provider notified. This clients result is within normal limits, so the dose should be administered.
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