A nurse evaluates laboratory results for a client with heart failure.Which results should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)

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A hematocrit of 32.8% is low (should be 42.6%),indicating a dilutional ratio of red blood cells to fluid.A serum sodium of 130 mEq/L is low because of hemodilution.Microalbuminuria and proteinuria are present,indicating a decrease in renal filtration.These are early warning signs of decreased compliance of the heart.The potassium level is on the high side of normal and the serum creatinine level is normal.

A Nurse Evaluates Laboratory Results for a Client with Heart