Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Full-length
The nurse is caring for an elderly client who presents to the ED with poor appetite, confusion, and weakness. Lab work is ordered for the client. The nurse should immediately notify the health care provider for which lab result?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Severe hyponatremia (sodium 118 mEq/L) can cause confusion and weakness and requires immediate provider notification. Other values are within normal ranges.