A female client has been undergoing diagnostic testing since admission to the hospital's medical unit. The results of blood testing are sent back to the unit
On reviewing the results, the nurse will report which following abnormal finding to the physician? a. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), 35 mm/hr
b. White blood cells (WBCs),
c. Neutrophils, 65%
d. Iron, 75 g/100 mL
A
The normal erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) for women is 20 mm/hr. The client's ESR is 35 mm/hr, indicating the presence of the inflammatory process.
The normal WBC count is 4 to . The client is within normal limits at .
The normal neutrophil count is 55 to 70%. The client is within normal limits at 65%.
The normal iron level is 60 to 90 g/100 mL. The client is within normal limits at 75 g/100 mL.
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