The client is admitted with hypokalemia. An IV of normal saline is infusing at 80 cc/hour with 10 meq of KCL/hour. Prior to beginning the infusion, the nurse should:

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The client is admitted with hypokalemia. An IV of normal saline is infusing at 80 cc/hour with 10 meq of KCL/hour. Prior to beginning the infusion, the nurse should: