The nurse is reviewing laboratory data for a patient scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram. Which result should the nurse report to the primary healthcare provider immediately?

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Serum osmolality of 1500 mOsm/kg/H₂O is an extremely high level that indicates severe dehydration, which could lead to potential complications during the intravenous pyelogram. The primary healthcare provider should be notified immediately to determine whether the test should be postponed until the patient is adequately hydrated. The other laboratory values are within normal limits or slightly elevated but do not require immediate intervention.

The Nurse Is Reviewing Laboratory Data for a Patient Scheduled