The Nurse Conducts a Physical Assessment for a Client with Severe

question 34

Multiple Choice

The nurse conducts a physical assessment for a client with severe right lower quadrant (RLQ) abdominal pain.The nurse notes that the abdomen is rigid and the client's temperature is 101.1° F (38.4° C) .Which laboratory value does the nurse bring to the attention of the health care provider as a priority?

• A) A "left shift" in the white blood cell count
• B) White blood cell count, 22,000/mm³
• C) Serum sodium, 149 mEq/L
• D) Serum creatinine, 0.7 mg/dL

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