In assessing a patient before administration of a cardiac glycoside, the nurse knows that which lab result can increase the toxicity of the drug?
A) Potassium level 2.8 mEq/L
B) Potassium level 4.9 mEq/L
C) Sodium level 140 mEq/L
D) Calcium level 10 mg/dL
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