Which laboratory result on a client's health record 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

Name: Which laboratory result on a client's health record 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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A potassium level of 5.2 mEq/L indicates hyperkalemia.The other results are all within normal ranges.

Which Laboratory Result on a Client's Health Record Should Alert