What Laboratory Finding Should the Nurse Expect in a Child

question 4

Multiple Choice

What laboratory finding should the nurse expect in a child with an excess of water?

• A) Decreased hematocrit
• B) High serum osmolality
• C) High urine specific gravity
• D) Increased blood urea nitrogen

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Definitions:

Physical Activities

Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that require energy expenditure, including daily tasks, exercise, and sports.

Physical Activity

Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure, including activities undertaken while working, playing, carrying out household chores, traveling, and engaging in recreational pursuits.

Increased Blood Fats

Elevated levels of lipids in the bloodstream, such as cholesterol and triglycerides, which can contribute to cardiovascular diseases.

Resting Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per minute when an individual is at rest, indicating cardiovascular fitness level.