A nurse analyzes a client's laboratory data and notes an increase in serum sodium, a decrease in potassium, an elevated hematocrit, and an increase in blood urea nitrogen. Based on this information, which condition should the nurse anticipate in this client?
A) Fluid volume excess
B) Fluid volume deficit
C) Decreased urinary output
D) Increased urinary output
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