The nurse evaluates the lab reports for the patients on the unit, and recognizes the report requiring the most immediate attention is for the patient with RBCs, _____ mil/mm3; WBCs, _____ mil/mm3; and Hb, _____ g/dL
a. 4.2; 4500; 9.1
b. 5.9; 4500; 12.7
c. 6.0; 6000; 13.2
d. 7.6; 8000; 18.0
A
The low RBCs and low hemoglobin suggests possible anemia or blood loss. The normal range for adults is red blood cell (RBC) count 4.2 to 6.2 mil/mm3 ; white blood cell (WBC) count: 4500 to 11,000/mm3; and hemoglobin (Hb): females, 12.0 to 16.7 g/dL; males, 13.0 to 18.0 g/dL.
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