Blood work results of a pregnant woman in her third trimester in the ICU have recently been delivered, and the nurse is reviewing them. The woman has a hematocrit of 35%, a white blood cell count of 4,000/mm3, and a fibrinogen level of 500 mg/dL
She also has a blood pressure reading of 118/70 mm Hg. Which of these is in the normal range for a pregnant woman? Select all that apply.
A) Hematocrit of 35%
B) White blood cell count of 4,000/mm3
C) Fibrinogen level of 500 mg/dL
D) Blood pressure of 118/70 mm Hg
A, C, D
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