The nurse is reviewing the patient's laboratory results. Which result must be communicated to the physician immediately?

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Normal serum potassium level is 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L. A serum potassium level of 6.8 mEq/L is very high and puts the patient at risk for cardiac arrhythmias. The potassium level should be reported to the physician immediately. The chlorine and sodium levels are slightly low and the magnesium level is slightly elevated.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Patient's Laboratory Results