ATI RN
ATI n120 Med Surg Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client admitted for renal failure and notes the following: Sodium 144 mEq/L and Potassium 6.6 mEq/L. Which of the following should be the priority intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyperkalemia (6.6 mEq/L) can cause cardiac arrhythmias, making a 12-lead ECG the priority to assess for heart rhythm changes.
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