The nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a patient just admitted to the intensive care unit.The nurse would anticipate interventions to be necessary for which values? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
A)Calcium 8 mg/dL
B)Potassium 3 mEq/L
C)Sodium 142 mEq/L
D)Phosphate 1.8 mEq/L
E)Magnesium 2.1 mEq/L

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Calcium and potassium are both electrolytes that are important for maintaining normal heart function. Calcium is necessary for muscle contraction, while potassium is necessary for maintaining the electrical gradient across the cell membrane. When calcium or potassium levels are abnormal, it can lead to arrhythmias and other cardiac problems.

The Nurse Is Reviewing Laboratory Results for a Patient Just