A nurse is documenting the electrolyte report of a client on diuretic therapy for congestive heart failure. The report is as follows: sodium, 142 mEq/L; potassium, 2.5 mEq/L; calcium, 5 mEq/L; and chloride, 98 mEq/L. Which of the following electrolyte disturbances should the nurse report to the physician?
A) Hyponatremia
B) Hypochloremia
C) Hypokalemia
D) Hypocalcemia
C
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The nurse should report to the physician the presence of hypokalemia in this client because the potassium level is below the normal range of 3.5 to 5.5 mEq/L. Sodium, chloride, and calcium levels in this client are within the normal range. The normal range for sodium is 135 to 145 mEq/L, chloride 95 to 105 mEq/L, and calcium 4.5 to 5.5 mEq/L.
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