Multiple Choice
After noting increasing QRS intervals in a patient with ARF, which action should the nurse take first?
A) Notify the patient's health care provider.
B) Check the chart for the most recent blood potassium level.
C) Look at the patient's current BUN and creatinine levels.
D) Document the QRS interval.
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