HESI MED SURG LATEST EXAM REVIEW (A Grade), Questions and Answers With Rationale , All Correct Study Guide, Download to Score A

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HESI MED SURG LATEST EXAM REVIEW (A Grade), Questions and Answers With Rationale , All Correct Study Guide, Download to Score A 1. Which data would the nurse expect to find when reviewing laboratory ... values of an 80-year-old who is in good health overall? A. Complete blood count reveals increased white blood cell (WBC) and decreased red blood cell (RBC) counts. B. Chemistries reveal an increased serum bilirubin level with slightly increased liver enzyme levels. C. Urinalysis reveals slight protein in the urine and bacteriuria, with pyuria. D. Serum electrolytes reveal a decreased sodium level and increased potassium level. Rationale: In older adults, the protein found in urine slightly rises, probably as a result of kidney changes or subclinical urinary tract infections, and clients frequently experience asymptomatic bacteriuria and pyuria as a result of incomplete bladder emptying. Laboratory findings in options A, B, and D are not considered to be normal findings in an older adult. [Show More]

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