Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who takes furosemide. Which of the following results should the nurse identify as the priority finding?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Hypokalemia (2.9 mEq/L) is a life-threatening side effect of furosemide, requiring immediate attention due to risk of arrhythmias.