Summary
Summary ( 16 Questions)
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a child who has an infection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? (Select all that apply.)
A white blood cell count (WBC) of 12,000/mm3 is within the normal range for children aged 2 to 6 years. A WBC count above this range may indicate an infection or inflammation.
An erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 40 mm/h is elevated for children aged 2 to 6 years. The normal range for this age group is 0 to 20 mm/h. An ESR above this range may indicate an infection or inflammation.
A C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 8 mg/L is elevated for children aged 2 to 6 years. The normal range for this age group is less than 1 mg/L. A CRP level above this range may indicate an infection or inflammation.
A blood culture positive for Staphylococcus aureus indicates a bacterial infection in the bloodstream. This can be a serious condition that requires prompt treatment with antibiotics.
A urine culture negative for Escherichia coli indicates no bacterial infection in the urinary tract. This is a normal finding that does not require further action.
Choice A reason: A white blood cell count (WBC) of 12,000/mm3 is within the normal range for children aged 2 to 6 years. A WBC count above this range may indicate an infection or inflammation.
Choice B reason: An erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 40 mm/h is elevated for children aged 2 to 6 years. The normal range for this age group is 0 to 20 mm/h. An ESR above this range may indicate an infection or inflammation.
Choice C reason: A C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 8 mg/L is elevated for children aged 2 to 6 years. The normal range for this age group is less than 1 mg/L. A CRP level above this range may indicate an infection or inflammation.
Choice D reason: A blood culture positive for Staphylococcus aureus indicates a bacterial infection in the bloodstream. This can be a serious condition that requires prompt treatment with antibiotics.
Choice E reason: A urine culture negative for Escherichia coli indicates no bacterial infection in the urinary tract. This is a normal finding that does not require further action.