An adult client is admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and a urinary Tract infection (UTI) Prescriptions for intravenous antibiotics and insulin infusion are initiated. Which serum laboratory value warrants the most immediate intervention by the nurse?
a. blood ph of 7.30
b. glucose of 350 mg /dl
c. white blood cell count of 15000mm
d. potassium of 2.5 meq/l
Answer: d. potassium of 2.5 meq/l
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