A nurse observes tall, peaked T waves on the ECG of a client with ESRD. What would be the nurse's best action?
A. Prepare an ampule of sodium bicarbonate to counteract metabolic acidosis.
B. Nothing; this is a normal finding for individuals with ESRD.
C. Check the serum potassium level.
D. Repeat the ECG.
C
Tall, peaked T waves are a manifestation of hyperkalemia; thus, the nurse should check the po-tassium level.
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