The nurse is reviewing laboratory data for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition. Which laboratory value should be immediately brought to the physician's attention?
1. BUN of 60
2. Prealbumin of 15
3. Serum glucose of 328
4. Potassium of 3.5
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: This laboratory value does not need to be immediately brought to the physician's attention.
Rationale 2: This laboratory value does not need to be immediately brought to the physician's attention.
Rationale 3: The most important concern in this set of laboratory data is the increased serum glucose.
Rationale 4: The potassium reading is normal.
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