A Nurse Reviews the Laboratory Results for a Client Who

question 8

Multiple Choice

A nurse reviews the laboratory results for a client who was burned 24 hours ago.Which laboratory result should the nurse report to the health care provider immediately?

• A) Arterial pH: 7.32
• B) Hematocrit: 52%
• C) Serum potassium: 6.5 mEq/L
• D) Serum sodium: 131 mEq/L

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Definitions:

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