When examining an adult client's preoperative laboratory results,the nurse notes that the potassium level is 2.9 mEq/mL.What is the nurse's priority action?

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The normal range for serum potassium is 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L or mmol/L.A value of 2.9 represents hypokalemia,which must be corrected before surgery.The surgeon should be notified of this finding.The finding should be documented; however,notifying the surgeon is the priority.

When Examining an Adult Client's Preoperative Laboratory Results,the Nurse Notes