The Nurse Is Evaluating Laboratory Data on a 70-Year-Old Male

question 31

Multiple Choice

The nurse is evaluating laboratory data on a 70-year-old male.Which of the following values is cause for concern and follow-up?

• A) LDL = 90 mg/dL
• B) Hemoglobin = 14.5 g/dL
• C) Albumin = 4.5 g/dL
• D) HbA1c = 8.0%

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