Question

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory reports of a client who is receiving enteral feedings. Which of the following values indicates a complication of enteral feeding that the nurse should report to the provider?

A. Sodium 143 mEq/L
B. Potassium 4.2 mEq/L
C. BUN 25 mg/dL
D. Glucose

Answer 1

The blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level of 25 mg/dL indicates a complication of enteral feedings and should be reported to the provider because it is above the normal range, suggesting potential dehydration or impaired renal function.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should report a glucose value that indicates a complication of enteral feeding. While the specific value of glucose is not provided in the question, an abnormal glucose level can indicate hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia, both of which are complications of enteral feeding.

Hyperglycemia is characterized by high blood glucose levels, often above 180 mg/dL, while hypoglycemia is characterized by low blood glucose levels, typically below 70 mg/dL.