Your patient had a very large surgical procedure 3 days ago…

Your patient had a very large surgical procedure 3 days ago and he is still taking a fair amount of opioids to manage his pain. The one thing that should concern you at this time and should be reflected on his Care Plan is: __________________________________________.  

Your patient has a K+ of 2.7.  The physician orders the pati…

Your patient has a K+ of 2.7.  The physician orders the patient to get 20 mEq K+ in 100 ml NS IV supplement (K-Rider), and then follow that with PO doses.  As a nurse you know that the fastest rate you can infuse this K+ via a peripheral IV is at ___________________.