It is 0800 and the nurse just received report. Which patient situation demands the nurse's immediate attention? The patient
a. with a blood glucose of 200.
b. who needs a 0800 vancomycin level drawn.
c. receiving a blood transfusion who reports slight itching and chills.
d. with a serum potassium level of 4.3 mEq/dL who is receiving digoxin.
ANS: C
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