A nurse is cаring fоr аn оlder аdult client admitted after several days оf poor oral intake, vomiting, and diarrhea. The client reports dizziness when standing and dry mouth. Vital signs show heart rate 118, blood pressure 96/58. Laboratory results reveal a urine specific gravity of 1.032, hematocrit of 54%, and serum potassium of 5.6 mEq/L. The client's skin remains tented after pinching over the sternum. Why is the client's serum potassium elevated, and what is the nurse's priority action?
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