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The nurse is administering sodium polystyrene sulfonate to a client in acute kidney injury (AKI). Which laboratory finding indicates that the medication has been effective? Which laboratory finding indicates that the medication has been effective?

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Rationale: Sodium polystyrene sulfonate treats hyperkalemia by exchanging sodium for potassium in the intestines. A serum potassium level of 3.8 mEq/L, within the normal range, indicates effective reduction of potassium levels.

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