The Nurse Is Reviewing the Laboratory Tests for a Patient

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing the laboratory tests for a patient who has recently been diagnosed with hypertension. Which result is most important to communicate to the health care provider?

• A) Serum creatinine of 2.6 mg/dL
• B) Serum potassium of 3.8 mEq/L
• C) Serum hemoglobin of 14.7 g/dL
• D) Blood glucose level of 98 mg/dL