Which Laboratory Result Should Alert the Nurse to a Potential

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which laboratory result should alert the nurse to a potential problem?

• A) Na⁺ = 137 mEq/L
• B) K⁺ = 5.2 mEq/L
• C) Ca²⁺ = 9.2 mg/dL
• D) Mg²⁺ = 1.8 mg/dL

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