The client has been ordered to be treated with Sectral. The nurse anticipates that the client will experience an increase in which laboratory value?
a. Calcium
b. Potassium
c. Magnesium
d. Glucose
ANS: B
Sectral will produce an increase in the client's potassium level.
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