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A Client with Advanced Kidney Disease Has Serum Potassium of 7.1

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A client with advanced kidney disease has serum potassium of 7.1 mEq/L (7.1 mmol/L) and creatinine of 4.5 mg/dL (398 µmol/L) .  What is the priority prescribed intervention?


A) Administer IV 50% dextrose and regular insulin
B) Administer IV furosemide
C) Administer oral sodium polystyrene sulfonate
D) Prepare the client for hemodialysis catheter placement

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