The Nurse Reviews the Laboratory Data of a 29-Year-Old Client

question 33

Multiple Choice

The nurse reviews the laboratory data of a 29-year-old client suspected of having MDD.Which laboratory value would potentially rule out this diagnosis?

• A)Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)level of 6.2 U/mL
• B)Potassium (K⁺)level of 4.2 mEq/L
• C)Sodium (Na⁺)level of 140 mEq/L
• D)Calcium (Ca²⁺)level of 9.5 mg/dL

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