The client with heart disease is scheduled to receive a daily morning dose of furosemide (Lasix). The nurse would report which of the following serum potassium levels to the health care provider before administering the daily dose?

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Furosemide (Lasix) is a loop diuretic that can cause significant potassium loss, leading to hypokalemia. A serum potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L is considered low (normal range is approximately 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L), and administering furosemide could further lower this level, increasing the risk of cardiac arrhythmias and other complications. Therefore, it is important to report this value to the healthcare provider before administering the dose.

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