A chart review reveals that a patient being prepared for surgery has been diagnosed with dehydration. Which laboratory results would the nurse review to evaluate the effect of treatment of this condition?
1. Hemoglobin and hematocrit
2. Glucose
3. White blood cell count
4. Platelet count
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Rationale 1: An increase in hemoglobin and hematocrit levels would indicate dehydration. As treatment progresses, the H&H should normalize.
Rationale 2: Glucose does not reflect hydration status.
Rationale 3: An alteration in white blood cell count could indicate an infection or immune deficiencies.
Rationale 4: An alteration in platelet count could indicate a malignancy or clotting deficiency disorder.
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