Case study: Hospitalized client with AKI. Based on the current assessment, what is the nurse's priority action?

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B. place on cardiac monitoring and prepare urgent hyperkalemia treatment — The priority action is to place on cardiac monitoring and prepare urgent hyperkalemia treatment because this addresses the immediate risk in the case.

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A. document the finding as expected and reassess in 1 hour

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C. complete routine care before notifying the provider

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D. encourage the client to rest and increase oral intake