Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with acute renal failure and has a potassium level of 8.3 mEq/L. What collaborative intervention would be a priority for this client?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A potassium level of 8.3 mEq/L is critically high, putting the client at immediate risk for life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias. Emergency dialysis is needed to remove excess potassium.