The nurse is preparing to administer alendronate to a client with osteoporosis. Which laboratory value indicates that the nurse should withhold the medication and contact the healthcare provider?Reference Range:Total Calcium [9 to 10.5 mg/dL (2.3 to 2.6 mmol/L)]Sodium [136 to 145 mEq/L (136 to 145 mmol/L))Potassium [3.5 to 5 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mmol/L))Magnesium [1.3 to 2.1 mEq/L (0.65 to 1.05 mmol/L)] A Magnesium 2.4 mEq/L (2.4 mmol/L).B Potassium 5.2 mEq/L (5.2 mmol/L). C Sodium 132 mEq/L (132 mmol/L). D Calcium 13.0 mg/dL (3.3 mmol/L).
[Verified Answer]: The nurse is preparing to administer…
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