Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
The nurse is reviewing labs of a newly admitted client. Which lab result would prompt the nurse to contact the health care provider?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
BNP 760 pg/mL indicates heart failure, requiring prompt provider notification. Other values are within normal ranges (ALT 7-56, WBC 4,000-11,000, direct bilirubin 0-0.3).