A Client Has the Following Laboratory Values: Ca²⁺ 8

question 10

Multiple Choice

A client has the following laboratory values: Ca²⁺ 8.7 mg/dL; K⁺ 4.2 mEq/L; Na⁺ 142 mEq/L.Which intervention by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) Prepare to administer IV potassium chloride.
• B) Ask the lab to redraw and rerun the tests.
• C) Document findings and continue to assess.
• D) Prepare to administer aluminum hydroxide.

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