Which of the following would be preferred by the nurse as a priority action if the client with acute renal failure has a serum potassium level of 5.8 mEq/L?

Place the client on a cardiac monitor

The client with hyperkalemia is at risk for developing cardiac dysrhythmias and cardiac arrest. Because of this. the client should be placed on a cardiac monitor.Option A: Fluid intake is not increased because it contributes to fluid overload and would not affect the serum potassium level significantly.Option B: Vegetables are a natural source of potassium in the diet. and their use would not be increased.Option D: The nurse may also assess the sodium level because sodium is another electrolyte commonly measured with the potassium level. However. this is not a priority action at this time.