When the nurse reviews the client's laboratory reports revealing sodium, 140 mEq/L; potassium, 4.1 mEq/L; calcium 7.9 mg/dL, and magnesium 1.9 mg/dL; the nurse should notify the physician of the client's:
A) low potassium.
B) low calcium.
C) high sodium.
D) high magnesium.
Ans: B
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Normal total serum calcium levels range between 8.9 and 10.1 mg/dL.
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