The nurse is administering sodium polystyrene sulfonate to a client in acute kidney injury (AKI). Which laboratory finding indicates that the medication has been effective? Glucose [Reference Range: 74 to 106 mg/dL (4.1 to 5.9 mmol/L)] Hemoglobin (Hgb) [Reference Range:12-16 g/dL (120-160 g/L)] Potassium (K+) [Reference Range: 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L (3.5 to 5.0 mmol/L)] Ammonia [Reference Range: Adult: 10 to 80 Mcg/dL (6 to 47 Mcmol/dL)]

Choice A rationale: Serum ammonia levels are not relevant to the effectiveness of sodium polystyrene sulfonate in treating hyperkalemia. Choice B rationale: Sodium polystyrene sulfonate is a medication used to treat hyperkalemia (high potassium levels). A serum potassium level of 3.8 mEq/L falls within the normal reference range (3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L), indicating that the medication has been effective in promoting the excretion of potassium and reducing hyperkalemia. Choice C rationale: Serum glucose levels are not relevant to the effectiveness of sodium polystyrene sulfonate in treating hyperkalemia. Choice D rationale: Hemoglobin levels are not relevant to the effectiveness of sodium polystyrene sulfonate in treating hyperkalemia.