A nurse is caring for several clients at risk for shock.Which laboratory value requires the nurse to communicate with the health care provider?

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A lactate level of 6 mmol/L is high and is indicative of possible shock.A creatinine level of 0.9 mg/dL is normal.A sodium level of 150 mEq/L is high,but that is not related directly to shock.A white blood cell count of 11,000/mm³ is slightly high but is not as critical as the lactate level.

A Nurse Is Caring for Several Clients at Risk for Shock.Which