A nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results of a newborn. Which result would the nurse identify as a cause for concern?
A) Hemoglobin 19 g/dL
B) Platelets 75,000/uL
C) White blood cells 20,000/mm3
D) Hematocrit 52%
B
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Normal newborn platelets range from 150,00 to 350,000/uL. Normal hemoglobin ranges from 17 to 23g/dL, and normal hematocrit ranges from 46% to 68%. Normal white blood cell count ranges from 10,000 to 30,000/mm3.
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