Which Laboratory Result for a Patient with Multifocal Premature Ventricular

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which laboratory result for a patient with multifocal premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) is most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider?

• A)Blood glucose of 243 mg/dL
• B)Serum chloride of 92 mEq/L
• C)Serum sodium of 134 mEq/L
• D)Serum potassium of 2.9 mEq/L

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