Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
A nurse is reviewing the admission laboratory values for a client who has a history of bulimia nervosa. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Severe hypokalemia (B) at 2.8 mEq/L risks cardiac arrhythmias, making it urgent. Mild anemia (A), low chloride (C), and elevated amylase (D) are less immediate.