The nurse is caring for a client with a primary medical diag…
The nurse is caring for a client with a primary medical diagnosis of acute renal failure secondary to treatment of a urinary tract infection with a nephrotoxic antibiotic. The client’s morning basic metabolic panel (BMP) reveals the following abnormal data: Na+ 135 mEq/L K+ 6.5 mEq/L Ca+ 7.1 mg/dL Phos+ 5.3 mmol/L Which additional assessment data does the nurse anticipate in clients with hyperkalemia?