Which of the Following Laboratory Results for a Client Whose

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following laboratory results for a client 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 12.8 mmol/L
• B)Serum chloride 90 mmol/L
• C)Serum sodium 133 mmol/L
• D)Serum potassium 2.8 mmol/L

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Identify the impact of chronic diseases on population health.

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