Identifying High-Risk Laboratory Values in CHF

Very Hard Reduction Of Risk Potential Laboratory Values

A nurse is receiving the laboratory results of a patient who is being treated for congestive heart failure (CHF). The patient's recent blood work indicates:

BNP (B-type Natriuretic Peptide): 650 pg/mL
Serum Creatinine: 1.8 mg/dL
Serum Sodium: 132 mEq/L
Serum Potassium: 5.5 mEq/L

Which of the following laboratory values indicates the highest potential risk for this patient based on their current clinical condition?

BNP of 650 pg/mL

Serum Creatinine of 1.8 mg/dL

Serum Sodium of 132 mEq/L

Serum Potassium of 5.5 mEq/L

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