Canadian RN Use mmol/L K+, creatinine, bicarbonate when shown. Publicly funded system language may appear, but clinical priorities mirror US: access first, K+ emergencies, infection control, fluid balance. Indigenous and rural access themes occasionally frame adherence teaching. Connect Renal Failure & Dialysis Complications to bedside cues you will reassess first: vitals trends, work of breathing, perfusion, mentation, and pain or ischemic equivalents when relevant. NCLEX items often reward recognizing when subtle instability outweighs reassurance, then selecting nursing actions that protect airway, circulation, and neurologic status before routine tasks.