The nurse suspects that a healthy client is experiencing stress after reviewing which of the following laboratory results?
1. Serum sodium 142 mEq/L
2. Serum potassium 4.0 mEq/L
3. Serum calcium 10.2 mEq/L
4. Serum glucose 165 mg/dL
4. Serum glucose 165 mg/dL
Rationale:
Laboratory tests are not routinely done to evaluate anxiety because observation is faster and more accurate. However, they may be necessary to rule out medical conditions that can cause anxiety. The elevated blood glucose level could indicate that the client is experiencing stress because of an increase in adrenal function. The other laboratory values are within normal limits.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).