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A patient is transferred to the emergency department from the outpatient clinic with a diagnosis of hyperkalemia. Kayexalate was prescribed. Which of the following nursing actions will the nurse perform before administering Kayexalate?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Assessing for bowel sounds is essential because Kayexalate works by exchanging potassium for sodium in the intestine, and bowel motility must be adequate to ensure the medication is effective and to prevent complications such as bowel obstruction.

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