The Nurse Is Using the Ranson's Criteria to Assess a Client's

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse is using the Ranson's criteria to assess a client's pancreatitis. After 48 hours, which finding validates the client's need to remain hospitalized?

• A)White blood cell (WBC) count greater than 16,000
• B)Lactic dehydrogenase greater than 600 U/L
• C)Glucose greater than 10 mmol/L
• D)Partial pressure of oxygen less than 60 mm Hg

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Definitions:

Flowering

The biological process where plants develop and produce flowers, often preceding fruit and seed production.

Temperature

A measure of thermal energy within a substance or system, reflecting the degree of heat present and influencing the physical state and reactions of matter.

Anther

The part of a flower's stamen that contains pollen, which is necessary for fertilization in plants.

Nonreproductive

Pertaining to functions or behaviors not directly involved in the process of reproduction.