The nurse is reviewing the results of serum laboratory tests conducted on a client. Which of the following results should be reported?
1. Calcium 8.5 mg/dL
2. Potassium 6.1 mEq/L
3. Serum creatinine 1.4 mg/dL
4. Sodium 144 mEq/L
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Normal potassium levels are between 3.5 and 5 mEq/L. The other values are within normal limits.
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A. Their lives are harmonious and very much influenced by others' opinions. B. They are a part of the organizational en-vironment and need to represent the or-ganization's viewpoint. C. Their lives tend to be full of exciting ex-periences and their leadership emerges from the consequences of these expe-riences, which have affected their learn-ing. D. Their thoughts and viewpoints reflect the status quo and generally do not effect change.
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A. sublingually B. subcutaneously C. rectally D. transdermally