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A nurse is reviewing a client's 0800 laboratory values at 1100. The nurse notes that the client received heparin at 1000. Which of the following laboratory values warrants an incident report?

INR 1.6

WBC 6,000/mm3

Hgb 16 g/dL

aPTT 90 seconds

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Choice A rationale:

An INR of 1.6 is slightly elevated but does not necessarily warrant an incident report.

Choice B rationale:

A WBC count of 6,000/mm3 is within a normal range and would not warrant an incident report.

Choice C rationale:

A hemoglobin level of 16 g/dL is within a normal range and does not warrant an incident report.

Choice D rationale:

An aPTT of 90 seconds is significantly prolonged and may indicate excessive anticoagulation from the heparin administration. This could potentially be a safety concern and would warrant an incident report for further evaluation.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

A sodium level of 137 mEq is within a normal range.

Choice B rationale:

A hemoglobin level of 15 g/dL is within a normal range.

Choice C rationale:

A hematocrit level of 43% is within a normal range.

Choice D rationale:

Creatinine 2.5 mg/dL is elevated, indicating possible kidney impairment. Tobramycin is known to be nephrotoxic, and administering it to a patient with impaired kidney function could exacerbate the condition. Therefore, this value should be reported to the provider before administering the medication.

A. Obtain the client's HDL level. B. Collect the client's uric acid level. C. Check the client's glucose level. D. Monitor the client's thyroid function levels.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Obtaining the client's HDL level is not relevant to the administration error.

Choice B rationale:

Collecting the client's uric acid level is not relevant to the administration error.

Choice C rationale:

Metformin is an antidiabetic medication used to control blood glucose levels. Since metformin was administered instead of metoprolol, the nurse should check the client's glucose level to monitor for potential effects of the incorrect medication.

Choice D rationale:

Monitoring the client's thyroid function levels is not relevant to the administration error involving metformin and metoprolol.

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