Patient Information: Name: Mae Smith Age: 70 Medical Histor…

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Pаtient Infоrmаtiоn: Nаme: Mae Smith Age: 70 Medical Histоry: Heart failure, chronic kidney disease (Stage 4), Hypertension Current Medications: Lisinopril, Spironolactone, Metoprolol Presenting Complaint: Mae presents to the clinic with complaints of muscle cramps, weakness, and irregular heartbeats. She has been experiencing these symptoms for the past three days. Laboratory Results: Serum Potassium: 5.8 mEq/L (normal range: 3.5-5.0 mEq/L) BUN, Creatinine: Elevated Based on the patient history, which of the following nursing interventions is the most appropriate for Mae?

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