Question # 35

You receive a phoned critical potassium result for a patient you drew. What is the MOST appropriate response?

Options:

A.

Thank the caller and hang up; the EHR will alert the team.

B.

Perform a read-back of the result and patient identifiers, document, and immediately notify the responsible clinician/unit.

C.

Ask the lab to correct for possible hemolysis mathematically.

D.

Wait until rounds to mention it to the nurse.

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