Which patient should the nurse assess for both hyperkalemia and metabolic acidosis?
A) The patient with diabetes insipidus
B) A patient with a pulmonary disorder
C) A patient with Cushing's syndrome
D) The patient with kidney failure

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Kidney failure can lead to both hyperkalemia and metabolic acidosis due to the kidneys' reduced ability to excrete potassium and hydrogen ions.

Which Patient Should the Nurse Assess for Both Hyperkalemia and Metabolic