Explanation
•Sodium 135-145 mEq/L•Potassium 3.5-5.0 mEq/L•Magnesium 1.3-2.1 mEq/L•Phosphorus 3-4.5 mg/dL•The patient's potassium level is low. Even a small decline in potassium can cause serious cardiac events.
A patient is at the clinic for cholesterol testing. Given the following results, which value is abnormal? Total cholesterol, 180 mg/dL HDL, 35 mg/dL LDL, 120 mg/dL Triglycerides, 120 mg/dL