A nurse is caring for a patient with a serum potassium level of 6.9 mEq/L.The nurse planning care is aware that which body system will be most profoundly affected by this value?

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The cardiovascular system is most profoundly affected by high serum potassium levels (hyperkalemia), as potassium plays a critical role in cardiac muscle function. A level of 6.9 mEq/L can lead to serious cardiac arrhythmias and potentially cardiac arrest.

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