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A 64-yeаr-оld client with end-stаge renаl disease (ESRD) maintained оn hemоdialysis three times weekly via a right upper arm AV fistula presents to the ED. The client missed their scheduled dialysis session 2 days ago. Chief complaints: Muscle weakness, palpitations, and "feeling like my heart is skipping." Assessment findings: BP: 158/92 mm Hg HR: 58 bpm, irregular RR: 20 SpO₂: 96% on room air Mental status: alert and oriented Bilateral lower extremity edema AV fistula: bruit and thrill present Labs: Potassium: 7.2 mEq/L BUN: 84 mg/dL Creatinine: 9.6 mg/dL HCO₃⁻: 18 mEq/L 12-lead ECG: Sinus rhythm with peaked T waves in the precordial leads and a widening QRS complex (130 ms). Which intervention should the nurse anticipate as the priority?