The client who was started on total parenteral nutrition (TPN) yesterday has the following morning lab results. Which result indicates the greatest urgency for the nurse's collaboration with the physician?
A)
Prealbumin of 15
B)
Serum glucose of 328
C)
BUN of 60
D)
Potassium of 3.5
B
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