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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