The leukocyte count of an older adult patient is elevated. The nurse shows the best understanding of the effect of aging on body function when
a. checking the patient for drug allergies be-fore requesting an antibiotic prescription.
b. asking that the patient's temperature be taken before notifying the physician.
c. encouraging the patient to drink several glasses of water and then repeat the labor-atory tests.
d. having the patient produce a urine sample and requesting a stat urinalysis.
B
When interpreting laboratory values and deciding the best course of treatment, the older adult should be viewed holistically: signs, symptoms, and test results, such as the patient's temperature, should all be taken into account.
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