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When I was at my last clinical rotation a patient presented with a flare up of osteomyelitis. The patient refused (multiple times previously, as well) amputation of the infected finger, even though it was highly recommended. This patient also had a k+ level of 7. I noticed that instead of NS being hung they hung LR. I asked staff members, my clinical instructor, and multiple professors why you would hang LR with a patient who has elevated potassium and has refused surgery. No one could give me an explanation. I never had the chance to see the patient's physician to ask. Hoping for some clarification.

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