The Nurse Is Reviewing the Laboratory Test Results for a Patient

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results for a patient who has recently been diagnosed with hypertension. Which result is most important to communicate to the health care provider?

• A)Serum creatinine of 2.8 mg/dL
• B)Serum potassium of 4.5 mEq/L
• C)Serum hemoglobin of 14.7 g/dL
• D)Blood glucose level of 96 mg/dL

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Definitions:

Meninges

The three layers of protective tissue called the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater that surround the brain and spinal cord.

Cerebrospinal Fluid

A clear, colorless body fluid found within the brain and spinal cord, serving as a cushion and delivering nutrients.

Electroencephalograph

A device used to record the electrical activity of the brain, commonly known as EEG.

Sleep

A naturally recurring state of mind and body characterized by altered consciousness, relatively inhibited sensory activity, and inhibition of nearly all voluntary muscles.