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A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client who has HELLP syndrome.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Hemoglobin of 9 g/dL indicates hemolysis, which is the breaking down of red blood cells. The normal range of hemoglobin for pregnant women is 11 to 16 g/dL.
Platelets of 90,000/mm3 indicate thrombocytopenia, which is a low platelet count. The normal range of platelets for pregnant women is 150,000 to 400,000/mm3.
AST of 120 U/L indicates elevated liver enzymes, which reflect liver injury. The normal range of AST for pregnant women is 10 to 40 U/L.
LDH of 600 U/L indicates elevated lactate dehydrogenase, which is a marker of hemolysis. The normal range of LDH for pregnant women is 140 to 280 U/L.
WBC of 15,000/mm3 indicates leukocytosis, which is not a feature of HELLP syndrome. The normal range of WBC for pregnant women is 5,000 to 15,000/mm3.
The correct answer is choice A, B, C and D. These choices reflect the laboratory findings that are expected in a client who has HELLP syndrome. HELLP syndrome is a rare pregnancy complication that is a type of preeclampsia and has similar symptoms. It can cause serious blood and liver problems.
Choice A is correct because hemoglobin of 9 g/dL indicates hemolysis, which is the breaking down of red blood cells. The normal range of hemoglobin for pregnant women is 11 to 16 g/dL.
Choice B is correct because platelets of 90,000/mm3 indicate thrombocytopenia, which is a low platelet count. The normal range of platelets for pregnant women is 150,000 to 400,000/mm3.
Choice C is correct because AST of 120 U/L indicates elevated liver enzymes, which reflect liver injury. The normal range of AST for pregnant women is 10 to 40 U/L.
Choice D is correct because LDH of 600 U/L indicates elevated lactate dehydrogenase, which is a marker of hemolysis. The normal range of LDH for pregnant women is 140 to 280 U/L.
Choice E is wrong because WBC of 15,000/mm3 indicates leukocytosis, which is not a feature of HELLP syndrome. The normal range of WBC for pregnant women is 5,000 to 15,000/mm3.