The nurse would question an order for potassium supplements in a client who had which of the following?

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Elevated blood urea nitrogen and creatinine levels may indicate that the client's kidneys are not functioning properly, which may result in an inability to excrete excess potassium. Administering potassium supplements in this scenario can increase potassium levels to a dangerous level and may result in cardiac arrhythmias or even cardiac arrest.

The Nurse Would Question an Order for Potassium Supplements in a Client