A client has acidosis.Which laboratory finding is of greatest concern to the nurse?

Name: A client has acidosis.Which laboratory finding is of greatest concern to the nurse?
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In the client with acidosis,intracellular buffering leads to entry of hydrogen ions (H⁺)into cells,and in return potassium leaves the cell.This leads to elevated serum potassium levels.Many severe problems with acidosis are due to the accompanying hyperkalemia.

A Client Has Acidosis