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WhattoUnderstand · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results of a newborn. Which result would the nurse identify as a cause for concern?

A) Hemoglobin 19 g/dL
B) Platelets 75,000/uL
C) White blood cells 20,000/mm3
D) Hematocrit 52

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a pregnant patient experiencing a threatened miscarriage. Which outcome would be appropriate for this patient?

A) Bed rest is maintained until all bleeding stops.
B) Less than one perineal pad is saturated per hour.
C) Bleeding spontaneously stops within 24 to 48 hours.
D) Normal coitus is resumed 1 week after the episode.

billybob123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
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Normal newborn platelets range from 150,00 to 350,000/uL. Normal hemoglobin ranges from 17 to 23g/dL, and normal hematocrit ranges from 46 to 68. Normal white blood cell count ranges from 10,000 to 30,000/mm3.

Answer to Question 2

C
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For a threatened miscarriage, an outcome for care would be that all bleeding would spontaneously stop within 24 to 48 hours. Bed rest is not recommended for a threatened miscarriage because blood will pool in the vagina. Vaginal bleeding that saturates a perineal pad in 1 hour is an emergency and could indicate an incomplete or complete miscarriage. Normal coitus should be withheld for 2 weeks after a threatened miscarriage.