A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has Had

question 32

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a client who has had rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for 5 years.Which laboratory value requires the most immediate intervention by the nurse?

• A) White blood cell count (WBC), 3800/mm³
• B) Hemoglobin (Hg), 10.6 g/dL
• C) Blood urea nitrogen (BUN), 16 mg/dL
• D) Creatinine, 3.2 mg/dL

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