Question

The client is being treated with acarbose (Precose). Which laboratory results should be reported to the physician? A. White blood cell count of 5,000 B. Blood urea nitrogen level of \(26 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{dL}\) C. Creatinine level of \(0.8 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{dL}\) D. Platelet count of 200,000

Short answer

Answer: B. Blood urea nitrogen level of \(26 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{dL}\).

Step-by-step solution

Determine the normal lab results

Examine each laboratory value and determine if it falls within the normal range. For this exercise, A, C, and D are all within the normal range.

Identify any abnormal lab results

Identify any laboratory results that fall outside of the normal range. For this exercise, B is abnormal as the BUN level is 26 mg/dL, which is above the normal range.

Select the appropriate answer

Since the abnormal lab result is the one most relevant to report to the physician, the correct answer is B. Blood urea nitrogen level of \(26 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{dL}\).