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
Explanation: 1. The initial laboratory workup for anemia should include hemoglobin measurements.
2. The initial laboratory workup for anemia should include hematocrit measurements.
3. The initial laboratory workup for anemia should include a reticulocyte count.
4. The direct Coombs' test reveals the presence of antibody-coated (sensitized) Rh-positive red blood cells in the newborn and should be included in the initial laboratory workup for anemia.
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