Which of the Following Diagnostic Tests Indicates That a Patient

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following diagnostic tests indicates that a patient has a fluid volume deficit?

• A) Elevated urine specific gravity
• B) Decreased hemoglobin level
• C) High hematocrit level
• D) Elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
• E) Elevated red blood cell count

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