A Patient Presents to the Emergency Department with Mixed Psychiatric

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient presents to the emergency department with mixed psychiatric symptoms. The admission nurse suspects the symptoms may be the result of a medical problem. Lab results show elevated BUN (blood urea nitrogen) and creatinine. What is the nurse's next best action?

• A) Report the findings to the health care provider.
• B) Assess the patient for a history of renal problems.
• C) Assess the patient's family history for cardiac problems.
• D) Arrange for the patient's hospitalization on the psychiatric unit.

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