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Dennis Wilson is a 57-year-old chemical engineer who has had type 1 diabetes since he was 12 years old.He spent 34 years working in oil refineries, and he is a smoker.He is 5'11" tall and weighs 160 pounds.Over the past several years, he has experienced a gradual decline in kidney function.His GFR has declined to 27 mL/min per 1.73 m2.
-Mr.Wilson's laboratory reports indicate hyperkalemia.His intake of _____ should be restricted.


Definitions:

Blood Pressure

The force that circulating blood exerts against the walls of blood vessels.

ECG

Electrocardiogram, a non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of the heart to assess its health and detect any abnormalities.

P Wave

The first wave in an electrocardiogram, representing the depolarization of the atria of the heart.

Electrical Impulse

A sudden surge of electrical energy or power, typically referring to the signals transmitted within biological organisms, especially neurons.

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