A 62-year-old with CKD presents with weakness. ECG shows peaked T waves and a widened QRS. Potassium is 7.2 mEq/L. What is the immediate priority ther...

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A 62-year-old with CKD presents with weakness. ECG shows peaked T waves and a widened QRS. Potassium is 7.2 mEq/L. What is the immediate priority therapy?

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IV calcium gluconate to stabilize the myocardium

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IV regular insulin 10 units plus dextrose 25 g

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Nebulized albuterol 10-20 mg

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Furosemide 40 mg IV

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Sodium polystyrene sulfonate 30 g orally

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A 62-year-old with CKD presents with weakness. ECG shows peaked T waves and a widened QRS. Potassium is 7.2 mEq/L. What is the immediate priority therapy?