The pediatric clinic nurse receives lab results on several newborn patients. Which of the following should be brought to the physician's attention first?
a. White blood cell count of 18,000
b. Hemoglobin of 18.5
c. Hematocrit of 56
d. Bilirubin of 15
ANS: D
A bilirubin of 15 is elevated and requires further immediate investigation.
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