The nurse is supervising a student nurse in the care of a patient following a percutaneous liver biopsy. The student nurse instructs the patient to lie on his left side following the procedure. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

The patient has hyperlactatemia. Which lab value concerns the nurse the most about the patient’s risk for long-term sequelae?

The 20-year-old healthy soccer player is brought to the emergency department after collapsing at the end of a summer soccer game. The patient is lethargic and confused about the event. Upon assessment, the nurse notes flushed, dry skin that is warm to the touch. The oral mucosa is dry, as well. Vitals are as follows: temperature 40.7°C, heart rate 122 bpm, respiratory rate 20, and blood pressure 116/64 mmHg. Which lab studies does the nurse obtain? Select all that apply.