A patient injured in the home and unable to receive help or healthcare for 48 hours has a blood urea nitrogen level of 50 mg/dL and serum creatinine level of 1.0 mg/dL. For which problem should the nurse plan care for first for this patient?

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The elevated blood urea nitrogen level indicates impaired kidney function and possible dehydration. Therefore, the nurse should plan care for dehydration as the first priority.

A Patient Injured in the Home and Unable to Receive