A client has acidosis. Which laboratory finding is of greatest concern to the nurse?
a. Sodium 154 mEq/L
b. Potassium 5.9 mEq/L
c. Calcium 8.9 mg/dL
d. Magnesium 2.1 mg/dL
B
In the client with acidosis, intracellular buffering leads to entry of hydrogen ions (H+) into cells, and in return potassium leaves the cell. This leads to elevated serum potassium levels. Many severe problems with acidosis are due to the accompanying hyperkalemia.
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