When reviewing the laboratory values of a patient, which value would prompt the nurse to notify the physician?
A) Serum sodium 140 mEq/L
B) Serum chloride 100 mEq/L
C) Serum potassium 3.0 mEq/L
D) Serum phosphorous 2.0 mEq/L
C) Serum potassium 3.0 mEq/L
Explanation: A) A normal serum sodium value is 135-145 mEq/L.
B) A normal serum chloride value is 95-105 mEq/L.
C) A normal serum potassium value is 3.5-5.3 mEq/L.
D) A normal serum phosphorous value is 1.7-2.6 mEq/L.
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