The nurse caring for a newborn with anemia would expect which initial laboratory data to be included in the initial assessment? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Hemoglobin
2. Hematocrit
3. Reticulocyte count
4. Direct Coombs' test
5. Cord serum OgM
1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: The total blood hemoglobin primarily depends on the number of circulating RBCs.
Rationale 2: Anemia is the reduction of red blood cells and/or hemoglobin concentration.
Rationale 3: This test is an index of the production of mature red blood cells by the bone marrow.
Rationale 4: The direct Coombs' test reveals the presence of antibody-coated Rh-positive red blood cells in the newborn.
Rationale 5: These levels are not related to anemia.
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