A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who is at 32 weeks of gestation. For which of the following results should the nurse notify the provider?

Hgb 12 g/dL

Platelet count 90,000/mm3

Hematocrit 37%

Creatinine 0.7 mg/dL

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. Hemoglobin (Hgb) of 12 g/dL is within the normal range for a pregnant individual and does not typically require notification of the provider.
B. Platelet count of 90,000/mm3 is below the normal range (typically 150,000 to 400,000/mm3) and may indicate thrombocytopenia, which can be associated with conditions such as
preeclampsia or HELLP syndrome. The nurse should notify the provider about this result.

C. Hematocrit of 37% is within the normal range for a pregnant individual and does not typically require notification of the provider.
D. Creatinine level of 0.7 mg/dL is within the normal range and does not typically require notification of the provider.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. This is the correct answer. Flushing the tubing with water after medication administration ensures that the medication reaches the stomach and prevents any residue from remaining in the tubing.
B. Clamping the tubing is not typically necessary after medication administration and may impede the flow of subsequent medications or enteral feedings.
C. While checking the patency of the tubing is important before medication administration, it is not specifically performed after administering the medication.
D. Aspirating the tubing after medication administration is not necessary and may disrupt the delivery of the medication into the stomach.

A. Elevated WBC count B. increased temperature C. Nausea and vomiting D. Abdominal pain E. Muscle guarding

Correct Answer is {"A":{"answers":"A,C"},"B":{"answers":"A,C"},"C":{"answers":"A,B,C"},"D":{"answers":"A,B,C"},"E":{"answers":"A,C"}}

Explanation

Assessment finding	Appendicitis	Celiac disease	Diverticulitis
Elevated WBC count	✔		✔
increased temperature	✔		✔
Nausea and vomiting	✔	✔	✔
Abdominal pain	✔	✔	✔
Muscle guarding	✔		✔

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Correct Answer is {"A":{"answers":"A,C"},"B":{"answers":"A,C"},"C":{"answers":"A,B,C"},"D":{"answers":"A,B,C"},"E":{"answers":"A,C"}}

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