The nurse is reviewing the labs results of a patient with ac…
The nurse is reviewing the labs results of a patient with acute decompensated heart failure (heart failure exacerbation) who was admitted 4 days ago. After interpreting the lab results, the nurse determines Lab Test Results- 10/20/2025 Results- 10/24/2025 Normal Range White Blood Cell Count 13,000/mm3 11,000/mm3 4,000-11,000/mm3 Hemoglobin 14 g/dL 14.1 g/dL Males: 13.5-17.5 g/dL Females: 12.0-16.0 g/dL Hematocrit 42% 42% Males: 41-53% Females 36-46% Platelets 156,000/mL 148,000/mL 150,000-450,000/mL Sodium 142 mEq/L 140 mEq/L 135-145 mEq/L Potassium 5.8 mEq/L 3.3 mEq/L 3.5-5.0 mEq/L Chloride 104 mEq/L 102 mEq/L 96-106 mEq/L BUN 35 mg/dL 19 mg/dL 6-20 mg/dL Creatinine 2.1 mg/dL 1.2 mg/dL 0.6-1.3 mg/dL BNP 1267 pg/mL 120 pg/mL