On Admission to the Burn Unit, a Patient with an Approximate

On admission to the burn unit, a patient with an approximate 25% total body surface area ( TBSA ) burn has the following initial laboratory results: Hct 56%, Hb 17.2 mg/dL ( 172 g/L ) , serum K⁺ 4.8 mEq/L ( 4.8 mmol/L ) , and serum Na⁺ 135 mEq/L ( 135 mmol/L ) . Which action will the nurse anticipate taking?

A) Continue to monitor the laboratory results.
B) Increase the rate of the ordered IV solution.
C) Type and crossmatch for a blood transfusion.
D) Document the findings in the patient's record.