Which of the following is NOT a laboratory measure of hydration status?
A)Serum sodium
B)Blood urea nitrogen
C)Serum glucose
D)Urine specific gravity

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Although high serum glucose levels in people with diabetes mellitus have a dehydrating effect, by itself, it is not a measure of hydration.Glucose, sodium, and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) are all factors in the calculation of serum osmolality.Serum osmolality, serum sodium, BUN, and urine specific gravity are all laboratory values that may be used to assess hydration status.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Laboratory Measure of Hydration