ATI n120 Med Surg Exam | Nurselytic

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A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and has a potassium level of 6.8 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Obtaining a 12-lead ECG is the correct action. A potassium level of 6.8 mEq/L is critically high and can cause life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias. An ECG can help identify hyperkalemia-related changes, such as peaked T waves, widened QRS complexes, or arrhythmias.

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