Posted: October 9th, 2017

EKG patterns indicate that infusions should be discontinued.

EKG patterns

The nurse cares for a client with a 3.5 mEq/L serum potassium level. The client is placed on a cardiac monitor and receives 40 mEq KCL in 1000 ml of 5% dextrose in water IV. Which of the following EKG patterns indicates to the nurse that the infusions should be discontinued?

A. Narrowed QRS complex
B. Shortened “PR” interval
C. Tall peaked “T” waves