A 77-year-old with CKD stage 4 presents with K+ 6.8 mmol/L and ECG shows peaked T waves. What is the immediate first priority?...

Question

A 77-year-old with CKD stage 4 presents with K+ 6.8 mmol/L and ECG shows peaked T waves. What is the immediate first priority?

Accepted Answer

IV calcium gluconate

Answer

Nebulised salbutamol only

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Oral sodium polystyrene sulfonate

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IV insulin-glucose later

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Oral bicarbonate

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