Which Laboratory Result for a Patient Whose Cardiac Monitor Shows

question 5

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Blood glucose 228 mg/dL
• B) Serum chloride 90 mEq/L
• C) Serum sodium 133 mEq/L
• D) Serum potassium 2.8 mEq/L

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