Laboratory Results Come Back on a Newly Admitted Patient

question 10

Multiple Choice

Laboratory results come back on a newly admitted patient.They are as follows: serum BUN,64 mg/dL; serum creatinine,2.4 mg/dL; urine osmolality,210 mOsm/kg; specific gravity,1.002; and urine sodium,96 mEq/L.The urine output has been 120 mL since admission 2 hours ago.These values are most consistent with which of the following diagnoses?

• A) Prerenal failure
• B) Postrenal failure
• C) Oliguric renal failure
• D) Acute tubular necrosis

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Definitions:

Sims' Position

A body position where a person lies on their left side with the right knee and thigh drawn up, often used for rectal examinations.

Ileum

The third and final part of the small intestine, where the digestion of food is completed and nutrients are absorbed.

Anterior Iliac Spine

A bony projection on the upper portion of the iliac bone in the pelvis, serving as an attachment point for ligaments and muscles.

Lordosis

Increased lumbar curvature.