Multiple Choice
The nurse assesses morning lab results for a postoperative day 1 liver transplant recipient.Lab results noted by the nurse include aspartate transaminase (AST) 365 U/L; alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 400 U/L; and serum glucose of 85 mg/dL.What is the best action by the nurse?
A) Notify the physician of liver enzyme results.
B) Treat hypoglycemia with 50 mL 5% dextrose.
C) Repeat the liver enzyme results in 4 hours.
D) Prepare to administer IV insulin infusion.
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