Which Laboratory Result on a Client's Health Record Should Alert

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which laboratory result on a client's health record should alert the nurse to a potential problem?

• A)Sodium (Na⁺) = 137 mEq/L
• B)Potassium (K⁺) = 5.2 mEq/L
• C)Calcium (Ca²⁺) = 9.2 mg/dL
• D)Magnesium (Mg²⁺) = 1.8 mg/dL

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