The nurse knows that lab values sometimes vary for the older client. Which data should the nurse expect to find when reviewing laboratory values of an 80-year-old male?
A) Increased WBC, decreased RBC.
B) Increased serum bilirubin, slightly increased liver enzymes.
C) Increased protein in the urine, slightly increased serum glucose levels.
D) Decreased serum sodium, an increased urine specific gravity.
Answer: C) Increased protein in the urine, slightly increased serum glucose levels.
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