Which of the following laboratory findings are expected when a client has diverticulitis?
a) Elevated red blood cell count.
b) Decreased platelet count.
c) Elevated white blood cell count.
d) Elevated serum blood urea nitrogen concentration.
Answer: c) Elevated white blood cell count.
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The nurse working in the maternity care area is planning actions to support the 2020 National Health Goals regarding the preparation of patients for childbirth. Which action should the nurse select to support these goals?
A) Attend pediatric advanced life support training. B) Request to be scheduled to work in the labor suite. C) Enroll in classes to become a childbirth instructor. D) Become certified in infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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