Case study: Hospitalized client with AKI. A 67-year-old with sepsis develops oliguria and rising creatinine. Telemetry now shows peaked T waves. Which finding in this case is the highest priority for the nurse to address first?

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A. hyperkalemia complicating acute kidney injury — In this case, the highest-priority finding is hyperkalemia complicating acute kidney injury because it most directly threatens safety or signals clinical deterioration.

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B. dry mouth from NPO status

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C. trace edema at the ankles

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D. concern about the hospital bill