A nurse is reviewing results of preoperative screening tests and notes the client's potassium level is dangerously low. What should the nurse do next?

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The nurse should document the data and notify the physician who will do the surgery since low potassium levels can lead to dangerous cardiac complications such as arrhythmias during surgery. The physician may want to correct the potassium level before proceeding with the surgery.

A Nurse Is Reviewing Results of Preoperative Screening Tests and Notes