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A nurse is caring for a client during the emergent phase of a severe burn injury. Which parenteral intervention prescribed by the health care provider should the nurse question?

ExplanationB. Potassium replacement generally is not indicated in the initial management of burns because hyperkalemia results from the liberation of potassium ions from the injured cells. A, C. This is given to draw fluid from edematous tissue back into the bloodstream. D. This is given to replace fluid and electrolytes