Assess to monitor for complications from hyperkalemia

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Assignment:

You just reviewed the morning laboratory report for a patient in critical care. You noted that the potassium level is 6.5 mEq/L. What areas of the patient would you need to assess to monitor for complications from hyperkalemia? Explain your approach in a head to toe assessment.

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