hard · NCLEX-RN risk-reduction
Laboratory Results: 08:00: Potassium 4.2 mEq/L (3.5–5), Creatinine 0.85 mg/dL (0.6–1.2), BUN 15 mg/dL (10–20). 12:00: Potassium 3.8 mEq/L (3.5–5), Creatinine 1.35 mg/dL (0.6–1.2), BUN 24 mg/dL (10–20). 16:00: Potassium 3.1 mEq/L (3.5–5), Creatinine 2.15 mg/dL (0.6–1.2), BUN 38 mg/dL (10–20).
The nurse reviews the timestamped laboratory observations. For each result at 16:00, select the appropriate nursing interpretation and action from the matrix.
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