Which patient should the nurse assess for both hyperkalemia and metabolic acidosis? A patient diagnosed with:
A) Diabetes insipidus
B) Pulmonary disorders
C) Cushing syndrome
D) Renal failure

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Renal failure is associated with hyperkalemia and metabolic acidosis.
Diabetes insipidus results in hypernatremia.
Pulmonary disorders are a cause of respiratory acidosis or alkalosis but do not affect hyperkalemia.
Cushing syndrome results in hypernatremia.

Which Patient Should the Nurse Assess for Both Hyperkalemia and Metabolic