A client is brought to the emergency department with suspected bleeding esophageal varices. Which hemoglobin level should the nurse immediately report to the physician?
A) 13.0 g/dL
B) 10.2 g/dL
C) 5.0 g/dL
D) 11.4 g/dL
C
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The nurse should immediately report a 5.0 g/dL, which is a critical low level and should be followed by a blood transfusion. A 13.0 g/dL is a normal level, 11.4 is slightly low, and 10.2 is low.
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