A Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Department with Severe

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted to the emergency department with severe fatigue and confusion. Laboratory studies are done. Which laboratory value will require the most immediate action by the nurse?

• A)Arterial blood pH is 7.32.
• B)Serum calcium is 18 mg/dL.
• C)Serum potassium is 5.1 mEq/L.
• D)Arterial oxygen saturation is 91%.

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