Which Change in Laboratory Values Should Indicate to a Nurse

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which change in laboratory values should indicate to a nurse that therapy for a patient who is receiving fluid replacement for hypertonic dehydration has been effective?

• A)Increase in hematocrit (HCT)
• B)Increase in urine volume
• C)Increase in blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
• D)Increase in serum sodium (Na)

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