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The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of insulin for diabetic ketoacidosis. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse report immediately?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Hypokalemia (3.0 mEq/L) risks arrhythmias during insulin therapy for DKA. Options A, C, and D are less urgent.