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A Patient with End-Stage Renal Disease Has a Potassium Level

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A patient with end-stage renal disease has a potassium level of 7.5 mEq/L.Based on this laboratory result,the nurse interprets which symptom as significant prompting which action?


A) Drowsiness,stimulate the patient every 30 minutes
B) Confusion,ask the patient to state their name and date of birth
C) Irregular heartbeat,evaluate the patient's capillary refill
D) Muscle cramps,elevate the affected limb

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