An elderly man is brought to the geriatrics clinic by his wife because of his increasing confusion. As part of his medical workup, the nurse practitioner orders which of the following laboratory tests? (Select all that apply.)
a. Basic metabolic panel
b. Vitamin D level
c. Thyroid stimulating panel
d. Vitamin B12
e. Serum albumin level
ANS: A, B, C, D
The following laboratory tests are part of a workup for a change in mental status: Basic metabolic panel, vitamin D level, vitamin B12, thyroid stimulating panel. Serum albumin is not part of a de-mentia workup.
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