The outpatient surgery nurse reviews the complete blood cell (CBC) count results for a patient who is scheduled for surgery in a few days
The results are white blood cell (WBC) count 10.2 ? 103/µL; hemoglobin 15 g/dL; hematocrit 45%; platelets 150 ? 103/µL. Which action should the nurse take?
a. Call the surgeon and anesthesiologist immediately.
b. Ask the patient about any symptoms of a recent infection.
c. Discuss the possibility of blood transfusion with the patient.
d. Send the patient to the holding area when the operating room calls.
ANS: D
The CBC count results are normal. With normal results, the patient can go to the holding area when the operating room is ready for the patient. There is no need to notify the surgeon or anesthesiologist, discuss blood transfusion, or ask about recent infection.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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