A Client Has Small Cell Lung Cancer

question 7

Multiple Choice

A client has small cell lung cancer.Which laboratory result requires immediate intervention by the nurse?

• A) Serum potassium of 5.1 mEq/L
• B) Serum sodium of 118 mEq/L
• C) Hematocrit of 45%
• D) Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) of 10 mg/dL

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