hard · NCLEX-RN pharmacology
A nurse is evaluating a client who began Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) 24 hours ago after a period of severe malnutrition. Which laboratory findings indicate a need for immediate intervention? Select all that apply.
- Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) 18 mg/dL (reference 7-20 mg/dL)
- Potassium 2.9 mEq/L (reference 3.5-5.0 mEq/L)
- Serum Sodium 138 mEq/L (reference 135-145 mEq/L)
- Phosphate 1.8 mg/dL (reference 2.4-4.1 mg/dL)
- Magnesium 1.2 mEq/L (reference 1.3-2.1 mEq/L)
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