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In a patient with Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), which laboratory value requires the most immediate intervention by the nurse?

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1Arterial pH of 7.25
2Serum bicarbonate of 12 mEq/L
3Serum potassium of 2.8 mEq/L✓
4Blood glucose of 490 mg/dL

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Serum potassium of 2.8 mEq/L

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