Which of the following laboratory values is most consistent with a diagnosis of fluid depletion (dehydration)?
A. increased hematocrit
B. decreased BUN
C. decreased serum osmolality
D. decreased urine specific gravity
Answer: A. increased hematocrit
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A) Children's Health Insurance Programs B) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid C) Administration for Children and Families D) Administration on Aging E) None of the above
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