A patient is left at an emergency room by a "friend" who reports that the patient was at a party and became confused and combative.The friend then disappears.The patient has a strong odor of alcohol.A serum alcohol level is 25 mg/dL.Which additional laboratory tests should a nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.
A)Ammonia level
B)Bilirubin
C)Blood glucose
D)Urine dipstick for ketones
E)Urine drug screen

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The Answer of A patient is left at an emergency room by a "friend" who reports that the patient was at a party and became confused and combative.The friend then disappears.The patient has a strong odor of alcohol.A serum alcohol level is 25 mg/dL.Which additional laboratory tests should a nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.
A)Ammonia level
B)Bilirubin
C)Blood glucose
D)Urine dipstick for ketones
E)Urine drug screen

A Patient Is Left at an Emergency Room by a "Friend