Care of Patients with Hematologic Problems

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Chapter 40: Care of Patients with Hematologic Problems MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse caring for a client with sickle cell disease (SCD) reviews the clients laboratory work. Which finding should the nu... rse report to the provider? a. Creatinine: 2.9 mg/dL b. Hematocrit: 30% c. Sodium: 147 mEq/L d. White blood cell count: 12,000/mm3 ANS: A An elevated creatinine indicates kidney damage, which occurs in SCD. A hematocrit level of 30% is an expected finding, as is a slightly elevated white blood cell count. A sodium level of 147 mEq/L, although slightly high, is not concerning. DIF: Applying/Application REF: 811 [Show More]

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