While Reviewing Laboratory Results, a Nurse Notes That One of the Patients

question 24

Multiple Choice

While reviewing laboratory results, a nurse notes that one of the patients has a low blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level. Which of the following is the most likely cause of that result?

• A) Dehydration
• B) Fluid volume excess
• C) Hypernatremia
• D) Hypokalemia

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