Which laboratory tests should the nurse prepare to draw when admitting a pediatric client with possible obstructive uropathy? Select all that apply.
A) Platelet count
B) Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
C) Partial thromboplastin time (PTT)
D) Blood culture
E) Creatinine

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When admitting a pediatric client with possible obstructive uropathy, the nurse should prepare to draw blood for BUN (to assess kidney function) and creatinine (to assess kidney function and help diagnose obstructive uropathy). Platelet count and PTT are not specifically indicated for obstructive uropathy. Blood culture may be indicated if the child has signs or symptoms of infection, but it is not specific to obstructive uropathy.

Which Laboratory Tests Should the Nurse Prepare to Draw When