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A Patient Presents to the Emergency Department with Mixed Psychiatric

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A patient presents to the emergency department with mixed psychiatric symptoms. The admission nurse suspects the symptoms may be the result of a medical problem. Lab results show elevated BUN (blood urea nitrogen) and creatinine. What is the nurse's next best action?


A) Report the findings to the health care provider.
B) Assess the patient for a history of renal problems.
C) Assess the patient's family history for cardiac problems.
D) Arrange for the patient's hospitalization on the psychiatric unit.

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