The nurse is evaluating the laboratory test results of a 7-year-old child with a suspected hematologic disorder. Which finding would cause the nurse to be concerned?
A) WBC: 5.6 X 103/mm3
B) RBC: 2.8 X 106/mm3
C) Hemoglobin: 11.4 mg/dL
D) Hematocrit: 35%
Ans: B
The RBC listed is below the normal range for a child between the ages of 6 and 16 years (4.0 to 5.2 X 106/mm3). The WBC count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit are within acceptable parameters for a child this age.
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