You Are Caring for Three Clients Who Have the Following

question 9

Multiple Choice

You are caring for three clients who have the following blood count values: Client A has 24,500 white blood cells (WBCs) , client B has13.4 g/dL hemoglobin, and client C has a 250,000/mm3 platelet count. Which statement correctly describes the condition of each client?

• A) Client A has a normal WBC count, client B has a higher hemoglobin count than normal, and client C has a normal platelet count.
• B) Client A has a higher WBC count than normal, client B has a normal hemoglobin count, and client C has a normal platelet count.
• C) Client A has a higher WBC count than normal, client B has a normal hemoglobin count, and client C has a higher platelet count than normal.
• D) Client A has a normal WBC count than normal, client B has a normal hemoglobin count, and client C has a normal platelet count.

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