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...

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. e Administer the potassium IV push.