A nurse is assisting with preparations for administering intravenous potassium replacement supplements to a client who has a potassium level of 2.5 mg Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to include?

Place the patient on a cardiac monitor and check the patency of the IV

Administer potassium intravenously in an IV push bolus

Discontinue other medications that may affect potassium levels

Avoid potassium rich foods in the diet