The nurse reviews the client's medical record listed below and would contact the physician regarding which of the following documented findings? CLIENT'S CHART Laboratory Test Result Blood glucose, 142 mg/dL BUN, 58 mg/dL Serum
creatinine, 8 mg/dL Client's History Renal insufficiency, diabetes mellitus Medication History Folic acid (vitamin B6) orally daily Glucophage orally twice a day Diagnostic Test Result Chest X-ray: normal a. Medication history c. Diagnostic test result
b. Client's history d. Laboratory test re-sults
D
The client's laboratory test result of blood glucose, 142 mg/dL; BUN, 58 mg/dL;, serum creatinine, 8 mg/dL are all elevated but consistent with the client's diagnoses. However, the client's orders do not reflect enough data to support that these values are being addressed. Therefore, the nurse would contact the physician to ensure these areas are addressed.
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