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The nurse is caring for a client taking prescribed captopril. Which abnormal laboratory value should the nurse prioritize when notifying the healthcare provider?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Hyperkalemia (potassium 5.2 mEq/L,
B) is a priority with captopril, an ACE inhibitor, as it can cause life-threatening arrhythmias. Creatinine (
A) and phosphorus (
C) are slightly elevated but less urgent. Glucose (
D) is elevated but not critical in this context.

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