A patient with chronic renal failure has an occluded arteriovenous fistula, and routine hemodialysis is delayed. However, the patient's serum potassium level is 6.0 mEq/L. What should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient? Select all that apply.
A. Dextrose 10%
B. Furosemide (Lasix)
C. Sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate)
D. Sodium bicarbonate
E. Insulin
Answer: E
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