When reviewing laboratory results, the nurse should immediately notify the health care provider about which finding?
a. Glomerular filtration rate of 20 mL/min
b. Urine output of 80 mL/hr
c. pH of 6.4
d. Protein level of 2 mg/100 mL
A
Normal glomerular filtration rate should be around 125 mL/min; a severe decrease in renal perfusion could indicate a life-threatening problem such as shock or dehydration. Normal urine output is 1000 to 2000 mL/day; an output of 30 mL/hr or less for 2 or more hours would be cause for concern. The normal pH of urine is between 4.6 and 8.0 . Protein up to 8 mg/100 mL is acceptable; however, values in excess of this could indicate renal disease.
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