The nurse is assessing the following laboratory results of a client before discharge
Which instruction does the nurse include in this client's discharge teaching plan? Test Result Hemoglobin 15 g/dL Hematocrit 45% White blood cell (WBC) count 2000/mm3 Platelet count 250,000/mm3 a. "Avoid contact sports."
b. "Do not take any aspirin."
c. "Eat a diet high in iron."
d. "Perform good hand hygiene."
D
A normal WBC count is 5000 to 10,000/mm3 . A white blood cell count of 2000/mm3 is low and makes this client at risk for infection. Good handwashing technique is the best way to prevent the transmission of infection. The other laboratory results are all within normal limits.
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