The nurse is reviewing a client’s serum laboratory findings. Which finding indicates the need to hold a scheduled dose of captopril? Hemoglobin (Hgb) [Reference range: Male; 12-16 g/DI(120-160g/L)} Potassium [Reference range : 3.5-5.0 mEq/L (3.5 -5.0 mmol/l] Total calcium (Ref Range: adult; 9-10.5 mg/dl (2.25-2.62 mmol/L) Prothrombin INR [Ref Range: 11.0-12.5 seconds; 85%-100%] a. Potassium of 6.1mEq/L (6.1 mmol/L) b. Calcium of 14.4 mg/dl(3.60 mmol/L) c. Hemoglobin of 8.2g/dl (82g/L) d. Prothrombin time 4 times greater than the control value.
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