A 7-year-old child has a BUN of 25 mg/dL. What is the nurse aware this lab value might indicate? (Select all that apply.)
a. Dehydration
b. Renal disease
c. Need for steroid therapy
d. Diabetes
e. Pituitary malfunction
ANS: A, B, C
Increased BUN can indicate dehydration, renal disease, and/or need for steroid therapy.
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