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NCLEX-RN
Physiological Integrity

Laboratory Values Indicating Risk in Diabetic Patient

Medium Reduction Of Risk Potential Laboratory Values

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a 50-year-old patient diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. The patient’s current laboratory results include the following values:

  • Hemoglobin A1c: 8.2%
  • Fasting Blood Glucose: 150 mg/dL
  • Creatinine: 1.1 mg/dL
  • Sodium: 140 mEq/L
  • Cholesterol: 220 mg/dL
  • Potassium: 4.0 mEq/L

Which of the following laboratory values would indicate an increased risk for the patient's overall management and potentially lead to complications? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

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