The nurse is caring for a patient with a serum potassium level of 7.1 mEq/L.Which is the highest priority nursing diagnosis for this patient?
A) Risk for spiritual distress related to chronic illness despair
B) Powerlessness related to illness-related physical limitations
C) Impaired social interaction related to limited physical activity
D) Risk for decreased cardiac output related to altered heart rhythm
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