Question

the nurse is creating a plan of care for a client with hypokalemia. which interventions would be included in the plan of care? select all that apply.
answer options
1 ensure adequate fluid intake.
2 implement safety measures to prevent falls.
3 encourage low - fiber foods to prevent diarrhea.
4 instruct the client about foods that contain potassium.

Explanation:

• Option 1: Adequate fluid intake is important for overall health and can help with potassium balance in some cases.
• Option 2: Hypokalemia can cause muscle weakness, increasing fall risk. Safety measures are necessary.
• Option 4: Instructing about potassium - rich foods helps increase potassium levels (a key treatment for hypokalemia).
• Option 3: High - fiber foods are not contraindicated in hypokalemia. Diarrhea is a cause of hypokalemia, but low - fiber foods are not a standard intervention here.
• Option 5 (assuming it's about activity): Hypokalemia can cause muscle weakness. Assisting with ambulation (if needed) is a valid intervention.

Answer:

1. Ensure adequate fluid intake.
2. Implement safety measures to prevent falls.
3. Instruct the client about foods that contain potassium.
4. (If the fifth option is about assisting with ambulation as per hypokalemia - related muscle weakness) Encourage the client to obtain assistance to ambulate.