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A 63-year-old client with chronic kidney disease is being evaluated for nursing care related to renal and cardiac diet patterns. Assessment data include the client has potassium 5.9 mEq/L while asking about salt substitutes. Which finding requires the nurse to intervene immediately?

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The new finding that has potassium 5.9 mEq/L while asking about salt substitutes.A comfort request with unchanged vital signs and no new symptoms.A stable, long-standing finding that matches the expected care plan.Routine data unchanged from the prior assessment.

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A. The new finding that has potassium 5.9 mEq/L while asking about salt substitutes.

Why

Follow-up items test whether the nurse recognizes cues that are new, acute, or inconsistent with stability and need prompt nursing action.

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A 63-year-old client with chronic kidney disease is being evaluated for nursing care related to renal and cardiac diet patterns. Assessment data include the client has potassium 5.9 mEq/L while asking about salt substitutes. Which finding requires the nurse to intervene immediately?

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