The preoperative assessment finding that the nurse would report to the surgeon for preoperative treatment is
a. hemoglobin concentration of 13.5 mg/dl.
b. partial thromboplastin time of 25 seconds.
c. potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L.
d. sodium level of 140 mEq/L.
C
Electrolyte imbalances increase operative risk. Preoperative laboratory results should be checked to see if they are within the normal range. The other three lab values are within normal range.
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