Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client at 33 weeks of gestation with preeclampsiaA nurse is reviewing a laboratory report for a client who is at 33 weeks of gestation and has preeclampsia. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Elevated BUN (35 mg/dL) suggests renal impairment in preeclampsia, requiring reporting, unlike normal hemoglobin, bilirubin, or hematocrit.