ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals 100 Exam 4 Questions
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The nurse notes that a diuretic is listed on the client's medication administration record (MAR). It is most important for the nurse to report to the physician a serum:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: potassium 3.2 mEq/L. This is crucial to report because diuretics can cause potassium loss, leading to hypokalemia, which can result in serious complications like cardiac arrhythmias. The other choices are not as immediate concerns.
Choice A (chloride 100 mEq/L) is within normal range.
Choice B (hematocrit 44%) could indicate dehydration, but not directly related to diuretic use.
Choice D (sodium 142 mEq/L) is also within normal limits and not typically affected by diuretics.
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