The patient has end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and is admitted to the hospital with a blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level of 48 mg/dL. An excessive elevation of BUN could result from:
a. dehydration.
b. disorientation.
c. edema. d.
catabolism.
ANS: B
If the BUN is elevated, preventive nursing measures should be instituted to protect the patient from possible disorientation or seizures.
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