The preoperative assessment finding that the nurse would report to the surgeon for preoperative treatment is
A) hemoglobin concentration of 13.5 mg/dl.
B) partial thromboplastin time of 25 seconds.
C) potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L.
D) sodium level of 140 mEq/L.

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Electrolyte imbalances increase operative risk. Preoperative laboratory results should be checked to see if they are within the normal range. The other three lab values are within normal range.

The Preoperative Assessment Finding That the Nurse Would Report to the Surgeon