The nurse is reviewing the serum laboratory values of a patient admitted with traumatic injuries. Which of the following laboratory values might be abnormally elevated because of the trauma?
1. Glucose
2. Sodium
3. Potassium
4. Hemoglobin
Glucose
Rationale: Stimulation of both the adrenal medulla and cortex in response to stress results in an increased blood glucose level. There is no evidence to support that traumatic injuries will cause an increase in sodium or potassium levels. The patient's hemoglobin might be low depending upon the amount of blood loss from the injuries.
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