The Nurse Is Reviewing the Laboratory Test Results for a Client

question 11

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Serum creatinine of 230 mcmol/L
• B)Serum potassium of 3.8 mmol/L
• C)Serum hemoglobin of 147 g/L
• D)Blood glucose level of 5.3 mmol/L

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