The nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results for a patient who has recently been diagnosed with hypertension. Which result is most important to communicate to the health care provider?
a. Serum creatinine of 2.8 mg/dL
b. Serum potassium of 4.5 mEq/L
c. Serum hemoglobin of 14.7 g/dL
d. Blood glucose level of 96 mg/dL
ANS: A
The elevated creatinine indicates renal damage caused by the hypertension. The other laboratory results are normal.
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