Ati PN Maternal Newborn 2023

Ati PN Maternal Newborn 2023 ( 53 Questions)

A nurse is caring for a full-term newborn who is 1 day old.Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse report to the provider?



Correct Answer: A

Choice A rationale

 

A hemoglobin level of 9.5 g/dL is low for a full-term newborn and should be reported to the provider. Normal hemoglobin levels for newborns range from 14 to 24 g/dL4.

 

Choice B rationale

 

A white blood cell count of 10,000/mm³ is within the normal range for a newborn, which is typically between 9,000 and 30,000/mm³4.

 

Choice C rationale

 

A glucose level of 60 mg/dL is within the normal range for a newborn, which is typically between 40 and 60 mg/dL4.

 

Choice D rationale

 

A platelet count of 225,000/mm³ is within the normal range for a newborn, which is typically between 150,000 and 450,000/mm³4.




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