The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a patient with trauma. Based on this information, what care should the nurse plan for this patient?
1. fluids for distributive shock
2. nothing, because the results are normal
3. contact precautions
4. central venous catheter insertion
Correct Answer: 2
All the laboratory values are within normal limits. The WBC fall within the range of 5,000 to 10,000, neutrophils 55%–70%, monocytes 2%–8%, eosinophils 1%–4%, and lymphocytes 20%–40%. Distributive shock would involve a decrease in blood volume because of relative hypovolemia. The patient does not have an infection, so contact precautions are not necessary. A central venous catheter is not required for this patient.
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