The nurse is caring for a client with client with AKI. Which finding requires immediate follow-up?

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C. serum potassium 6.2 mEq/L and peaked T waves — Severe hyperkalemia is the most immediately life-threatening complication of acute kidney injury.

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A. urine output 40 mL in 2 hours

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B. creatinine rising from 1.4 to 1.8 mg/dL

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D. trace pedal edema