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A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a preterm infant who has anemia of prematurity.
Which of the following values should the nurse report to the provider?
Hemoglobin 10 g/dL is within the normal range for preterm infants. Hemoglobin is the protein in RBCs that carries oxygen. A low hemoglobin level indicates anemia.
Hematocrit 30% is within the normal range for preterm infants. Hematocrit is the percentage of blood volume that is occupied by RBCs. A low hematocrit level indicates anemia.
Reticulocyte count 2%. A reticulocyte count measures the percentage of immature red blood cells (RBCs) in the blood. A low reticulocyte count indicates that the bone marrow is not producing enough RBCs, which is a characteristic feature of anemia of prematurity (AOP). A normal reticulocyte count for preterm infants is 3-6%.
Platelet count 150,000/mm3 is within the normal range for preterm infants. Platelets are cell fragments that help with blood clotting. A low platelet count indicates thrombocytopenia, which is a different condition from anemia.
Reticulocyte count 2%.
A reticulocyte count measures the percentage of immature red blood cells (RBCs) in the blood. A low reticulocyte count indicates that the bone marrow is not producing enough RBCs, which is a characteristic feature of anemia of prematurity (AOP). A normal reticulocyte count for preterm infants is 3-6%.
Choice A is wrong because hemoglobin 10 g/dL is within the normal range for preterm infants.
Hemoglobin is the protein in RBCs that carries oxygen.
A low hemoglobin level indicates anemia.
Choice B is wrong because hematocrit 30% is within the normal range for preterm infants.
Hematocrit is the percentage of blood volume that is occupied by RBCs.
A low hematocrit level indicates anemia.
Choice D is wrong because platelet count 150,000/mm3 is within the normal range for preterm infants.
Platelets are cell fragments that help with blood clotting.
A low platelet count indicates thrombocytopenia, which is a different condition from anemia.