An older adult sustained injury to the lower legs after being trapped underneath a fallen bookcase. Because the patient is at high risk for crush syndrome, which laboratory values will the nurse specifically monitor?
a) Serum potassium level and myoglobin in urine
b) White cell count and red cells in the urine
c) Prothrombin level and serum lipase level
d) Platelet count and serum calcium level
Answer: a) Serum potassium level and myoglobin in urine
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