Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who is receiving long-term NSAID therapy for rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following values should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
An elevated BUN (40 mg/dL) suggests renal impairment, a potential NSAID side effect, requiring reporting to the provider.