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A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing the laboratory findings for a client who is scheduled for surgery. Which of the following findings requires follow up by the nurse?

WBC 6,000/mm3

BUN 15 mg/dL

Hemoglobin 14 g/dL

Platelet count 60,000/mm3

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. WBC 6,000/mm³ is within normal range and does not require follow-up.

B. BUN 15 mg/dL is within normal range and does not require follow-up.

C. Hemoglobin 14 g/dL is within normal range for most adults and does not require follow-up.

D. Platelet count 60,000/mm³ is significantly low and requires follow-up as it can increase the risk of bleeding during surgery.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Rationale:

A. A toddler with asthma and a pulse oximetry reading of 95% is stable and manageable with current oxygen therapy.

B. An adolescent with sickle cell disease is in pain but does not require immediate intervention compared to other scenarios.

C. A toddler with otitis media has a fever and discharge but is not in immediate danger.

D. A school-age child with acute epiglottitis is at high risk for airway obstruction and requires urgent care due to the drooling and absence of spontaneous cough, which are signs of a potentially life-threatening condition.

A. Reviewing preoperative laboratory test results B. Assessing the current health status of the client C. Ensuring that a signed surgical consent form was completed D. Explaining the operative procedure, risks, and benefits

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Reviewing preoperative laboratory test results is within the nurse’s responsibilities to ensure that all necessary tests have been completed.

B. Assessing the current health status of the client is an important preoperative task for the nurse.

C. Ensuring a signed surgical consent form is completed is within the nurse’s scope to verify that informed consent has been obtained.

D. Explaining the operative procedure, risks, and benefits is typically the responsibility of the surgeon or provider, not the nurse.

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