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The nurse is reviewing the client's results of preadmission laboratory studies for a complete blood count, electrolytes, coagulation studies, and creatinine before a surgical procedure. Which laboratory result should the nurse report immediately to the surgeon? 1.Platelet count 210,000 mm3 (210 x 109/L) 2.Serum creatinine level 0.8 mg/dL (71 mcmol/L) 3.Hemoglobin (Hgb) level 8.9 g/dL (89 mmol/L) 4.Serum sodium level 141 mEq/L (141 mmol/L)
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