A client has a history of hypothyroidism. Which laboratory value is the nurse most concerned about?
a. Na+ 146 mEq/L
b. K+ 3.6 mEq/L
c. Ca2+ 8.2 mg/dL
d. Mg2+ 1.1 mEq/L
C
A common cause of hypocalcemia is hypothyroidism. The calcium value is low, correlating with this condition. The sodium level is only slightly high, and hypothyroidism is not related to so-dium imbalances. The potassium level is normal. The magnesium level is low, but hypothyroidism can cause hypermagnesemia.
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