The Nurse Is Caring for an Older Patient Experiencing New-Onset

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for an older patient experiencing new-onset atrial fibrillation. Which lab result is most concerning?

• A) Hgb 13.8 g/dL
• B) Hgb 11.0 g/dL
• C) TSH 18 mU/mL
• D) TSH 0.25 mU/mL

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