Which laboratory value would require that the nurse closely monitor a patient's cardiac rhythm?
1. Chloride 94 mEq/L
2. Calcium 2.2 mmol/L
3. Potassium 3.3 mEq/L
4. Phosphate 3 mg/dL
Answer: 3
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