The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has Been

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted with a severe crushing injury after an industrial accident. Which of the following laboratory results is most important to report to the health care provider?

• A)Serum creatinine level 190 mcmol/L
• B)Serum potassium level 6.5 mmol/L
• C)White blood cell count 11.5 * 10⁹/L
• D)Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 18 mmol/L

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