Management of Hyperkalemia

Medium Reduction Of Risk Potential Laboratory Values

A 60-year-old client with a history of hypertension and chronic kidney disease is admitted for heart failure management. The client’s laboratory results reveal a serum potassium level of 6.5 mEq/L. As the nurse, what is the priority action based on this laboratory value?

Administer a potassium-sparing diuretic.

Initiate a low-potassium diet.

Prepare to administer calcium gluconate.

Encourage oral potassium supplements.

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