What is the appropriate monitoring essential in the hours following insulin plus glucose administration for a patient with hyperkalemia in the ICU?
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Correct answer: Both blood glucose and potassium every 2-4 hours
Insulin + glucose shifts potassium intracellularly but risks hypoglycemia and rebound hyperkalemia; frequent monitoring of glucose and potassium is necessary.
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