The nurse reviewing laboratory reports for a patient admitted for acute pyelenophritis. Which finding is most concerning to the nurse?
a. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) of 10.5 mg/dL
b. Sodium of 140 mEq/L
c. Potassium of 5.0 mEq/L
d. Creatinine of 2.0 mg/dL
D
A creatinine of 2.0 is abnormally high and indicates that kidney function negatively affected. The BUN, sodium, and potassium values are within normal limits. (Laboratory ranges include: BUN 10 to 20 mg/dL, creatinine 0.6 to 1.2 mg/dL, sodium 135 to 145 mEq/L, and potassium 3.5 to 5.5 mEq/L.)
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