The nurse is caring for an elderly client with influenza. Which of the following lab results does the nurse determine is consistent with influenza?
1. Increased white blood cell count
2. Clear chest x-ray
3. Increased BUN
4. Decreased sodium level
2. Clear chest x-ray
Rationale:
Unless the client with influenza develops complications, the chest x-ray is clear. An increased white cell count is seen with bacterial infections. Laboratory tests for BUN and sodium levels are not usually associated with influenza.
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