NCLEX= LAB VALUES Exam 2026
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The nurse is assisting in monitoring a client who may be started on parenteral
nutrition (PN). The nurse reviews the client's laboratory results and determines that
the client is at risk of severe malnutrition if the albumin level report indicates
which critical level? - Correct answer-2.8 g/dLRationale:The serum albumin level
is a critical indicator of the need for PN. The client whose albumin level is 2.8 g/dL
is at severe risk for malnutrition. The normal serum albumin level in the adult is
3.4 to 5 g/dL.
The nurse caring for a male client with a diagnosis of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding
reviews the client's laboratory results and notes a hematocrit level of 30%. Which
action should the nurse take? - Correct answer-Report the abnormally low
level.Rationale:The normal hematocrit level in a male client ranges from 39% to
52%, depending on age. A hematocrit level of 30% is a low level and should be
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, reported to the registered nurse and health care provider because it indicates blood
loss.
A child is receiving edetate calcium disodium (calcium EDTA) for the treatment of
lead poisoning. Which laboratory result would be important to monitor during
treatment? - Correct answer-Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levelRationale:An adverse
effect of edetate calcium disodium is nephrotoxicity. Urine flow and the BUN are
assessed before the start of therapy.
A nurse about to give a daily dose of digoxin and notes that a serum digoxin level
drawn earlier in the day measured 2.7 ng/mL. The nurse should take which
actions? Select all that apply. - Correct answer-Report the finding to the registered
nurse.
Gather data from the client related to signs of toxicity.
The nurse is assigned to a hospitalized client with chronic pancreatitis. The nurse
reviews the client's record and expects to note a serum amylase level that is most
like which value? - Correct answer-25 UNITS/L
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The nurse is assisting in monitoring a client who may be started on parenteral
nutrition (PN). The nurse reviews the client's laboratory results and determines that
the client is at risk of severe malnutrition if the albumin level report indicates
which critical level? - Correct answer-2.8 g/dLRationale:The serum albumin level
is a critical indicator of the need for PN. The client whose albumin level is 2.8 g/dL
is at severe risk for malnutrition. The normal serum albumin level in the adult is
3.4 to 5 g/dL.
The nurse caring for a male client with a diagnosis of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding
reviews the client's laboratory results and notes a hematocrit level of 30%. Which
action should the nurse take? - Correct answer-Report the abnormally low
level.Rationale:The normal hematocrit level in a male client ranges from 39% to
52%, depending on age. A hematocrit level of 30% is a low level and should be
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, reported to the registered nurse and health care provider because it indicates blood
loss.
A child is receiving edetate calcium disodium (calcium EDTA) for the treatment of
lead poisoning. Which laboratory result would be important to monitor during
treatment? - Correct answer-Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levelRationale:An adverse
effect of edetate calcium disodium is nephrotoxicity. Urine flow and the BUN are
assessed before the start of therapy.
A nurse about to give a daily dose of digoxin and notes that a serum digoxin level
drawn earlier in the day measured 2.7 ng/mL. The nurse should take which
actions? Select all that apply. - Correct answer-Report the finding to the registered
nurse.
Gather data from the client related to signs of toxicity.
The nurse is assigned to a hospitalized client with chronic pancreatitis. The nurse
reviews the client's record and expects to note a serum amylase level that is most
like which value? - Correct answer-25 UNITS/L
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