Which of These Laboratory Results Requires the Most Rapid Action

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of these laboratory results requires the most rapid action by the nurse who is caring for a patient who suffered a large burn 48 hours ago?

• A) Hct 52%
• B) BUN 36 mg/dL
• C) Serum sodium 146 mEq/L
• D) Serum potassium 6.2 mEq/L

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Definitions:

Discount Period

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Credit to Cash

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Freight In

The cost associated with transporting goods into a warehouse or to the buyer, which is often included in the inventory cost of those goods.

Net Purchases

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