The nurse is administering an IV solution that contains potassium chloride to a patient in the critical care unit who has a severely decreased serum potassium level. Which action(s) by the nurse are appropriate? (Select all that apply.) a )Administer the potassium by slow IV bolus.b )Administer the potassium at a rate no faster than 20 mEq/hr.c) Monitor the patient’s cardiac rhythm with a heart monitor.d) Use an infusion pump for the administration of IV potassium chloride

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