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A 2-month-old boy is admitted to the emergency room with severe diarrhea. intravenous fluid is prescribed for him. before adding potassium to this solution, which assessment would you record?
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A 2-month-old boy is admitted to the emergency room with severe diarrhea. intravenous fluid is prescribed for him. before adding potassium to this solution, which assessment would you record?

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If he has voided Explanation: With severe diarrhea, kidney function may fail. It is important to document that kidney function is intact before adding potassium to prevent hyperkalemia.
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