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What focused assessment is a priority for the patient with CKD (chronic kidney disease) who has...

What focused assessment is a priority for the patient with CKD (chronic kidney disease) who has a potassium level of 5.7?

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Sometimes the hyperkalemia canbe due to excessive intake of potassium or sometimes it is pseudohyperkalemia which does not have any clinical symptoms and is due to trauma after taking blood samples. An ECG (Electrocardiogram) is required and confirms any cardiac rhythm changes related to hyperkalemia.

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