Question

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider?

a) Hemoglobin↑
b) Platelet count↓
c) Potassium↓
d) Creatinine↑

Answer 1

The nurse should report an elevated creatinine level to the provider.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct laboratory value that the nurse should report to the provider in this case is Creatinine↑. Creatinine is a waste product that is produced by the muscles and eliminated by the kidneys. An elevated creatinine level indicates that the kidneys are not functioning properly and may suggest kidney damage or dysfunction. This would be important information for the provider to be aware of in the postoperative period.