A male patient is brought to the emergency room after a seve…
A male patient is brought to the emergency room after a severe burn caused by a fire at home. The burns are extensive, covering more than 45% of the total body surface area (TBSA). The nurse reviews the laboratory results and would most likely expect to find which abnormality? Reference: Normals HCT: 40-54% Hgb: 14-18 g/dL WBC: 4.5 – 11mil/mcL RBC: 4.7 – 6.1 mil/mcL Na+: 135 – 145 mEq/L K+: 3.5 – 5 mEq/L PO4-: 3 – 4.5 mEq/L
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