Potassium Level Assessment in Renal Disease

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values for a patient who is being treated for renal disease. The normal range for serum potassium levels is between 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L. During the current assessment, the patient's potassium level is reported as ____. It is essential for the nurse to recognize the implications of this value and its potential effects on cardiac function.