A 25-Yr-Old Male Patient Has Been Admitted with a Severe

question 32

Multiple Choice

A 25-yr-old male patient has been admitted with a severe crushing injury after an industrial accident. Which laboratory result will be most important to report to the health care provider?

• A)Serum creatinine level of 2.1 mg/dL
• B)Serum potassium level of 6.5 mEq/L
• C)White blood cell count of 11,500/µL
• D)Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) of 56 mg/dL

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