A patient in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) has a serum potassium of 5.8 mEq/L on admission. What is the priority nursing consideration regarding potassium?
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A
Total body potassium is depleted despite the elevated serum level
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B
Potassium should be aggressively bound with kayexalate immediately
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C
The elevated level reflects true potassium overload
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D
Insulin should be withheld until potassium normalizes on its own