The clinic nurse is evaluating lab results for a child. What recorded hemoglobin (Hgb) result is considered within the normal range?
a. 9 g/dl
b. 10 g/dl
c. 11 g/dl
d. 12 g/dl
ANS: D
Normal hemoglobin (Hgb) determination is 11.5 to 15.5 g/dl.
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