A person with uremia would have a higher-than-normal level for which of these laboratory tests?
A) BUN
B) C&S
C) PSA
D) I&O
A
Explanation: A) Correct! Uremia is a high level of urea in the blood, and the laboratory test is blood urea nitrogen (BUN).
B) Culture and sensitivity (C&S) laboratory test is done for bacterial infections.
C) Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) laboratory test is done for prostate cancer.
D) Intake and output (I&O) is not a laboratory test.
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