What Should the Nurse's Next Action Be If the Client's

question 2

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse's next action be if the client's white blood cell (WBC) count is 25,000/mm³ on her second postpartum day?

• A) Immediately inform the health care provider.
• B) Have the laboratory draw blood for reanalysis.
• C) Recognize that this count is an acceptable range at this point postpartum.
• D) Immediately begin antibiotic therapy.

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