When Examining an Adult Client's Preoperative Laboratory Results,the Nurse Notes

question 22

Multiple Choice

When examining an adult client's preoperative laboratory results,the nurse notes that the potassium level is 2.9 mEq/mL.What is the nurse's priority action?

• A) Document the finding.
• B) Alter the client's diet to include fruit.
• C) Increase the IV flow rate.
• D) Notify the surgeon.

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