A patient with diabetes has a serum osmolarity level of 325 mmol/L. What is the correct interpretation and action for the nurse to take based on this result?
1. The result is somewhat high but no immediate action is necessary.
2. The result is very low and the physician should be notified of the result.
3. The result is somewhat low but no immediate action is necessary.
4. The result is very high and the physician should be notified of the result.
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Rationale 1: This result is high and should be reported to the physician.
Rationale 2: This result is not too low. A normal serum osmolarity is 280 to 300 mmol/L.
Rationale 3: This result is not somewhat low. A normal serum osmolarity is 280 to 300 mmol/L.
Rationale 4: Normal serum osmolarity is 280 to 300 mmol/L. A serum osmolarity of 325 mmol/L is very high and the physician should be notified.
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