In a patient with acute kidney injury and rising serum potassium in the ICU, the first priority intervention is to:
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Correct answer: Begin insulin plus glucose with ECG monitoring
In acute hyperkalemia with ECG changes, the priority is shifting potassium intracellularly (e.g., insulin + glucose) while monitoring the heart.
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