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A newly admitted patient with HHNK has a serum glucose of 850 mg/dL and a potassium level of 3.9 mEq/L. What is an important nursing consideration that should precede replacement of potassium?
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The cognitive process of making something appear reasonable or acceptable, often as a way of justifying one’s behavior or decisions.
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