Explain any laboratory results that might be of concern
What will be an ideal response?
The elevated potassium reflects K.B.'s renal failure and is of most concern because of possible
cardiac dysrhythmias. Patients with ESRD might have elevated BUN and creatinine levels, which are
caused by the renal failure and not the dialysis, but HD patients routinely have an elevated BUN and
creatinine level. The elevated glucose reflects her history of DM, but keep in mind that these results
might not be fasting.
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