The nurse is caring for a patient with hyperkalemia. Which body system assessment is the priority?
a. Gastrointestinal
b. Neurological
c. Respiratory
d. Cardiac
ANS: D
Cardiac is the priority. Hyperkalemia places the patient at risk for potentially serious dysrhythmias and cardiac arrest. Potassium balance is necessary for cardiac function. Respiratory is the priority with hypokalemia. Monitoring of gastrointestinal and neurological systems would be indicated for other electrolyte imbalances.
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