The Nurse Has Admitted a Child with a Cyanotic Heart

question 20

Multiple Choice

The nurse has admitted a child with a cyanotic heart defect. Which initial lab result will the nurse anticipate?

• A)A low platelet count
• B)A high white blood cell count
• C)A high hemoglobin
• D)A low hematocrit

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