[Verified Answer]: The nurse is caring for a client whose…

The nurse is caring for a client whose potassium level is 5.9 mEq/L (5.9 mmol/L). Which treatment should the nurse be prepared to administer? A. Medication to promote the movement of potassium into the intracellular space B. Intravenous fluids to dilute the quantity of potassium in the plasma C. Magnesium infusion to counteract the effects of high potassium levels on cells D. An aldosterone antagonist to alter renal excretion of potassium