An Older Client Is Scheduled to Have Hip Replacement in 2

question 38

Multiple Choice

An older client is scheduled to have hip replacement in 2 months and has the following laboratory values: white blood cell count: 8900/mm³,red blood cell count: 3.2/mm³,hemoglobin: 9 g/dL,hematocrit: 32%.What intervention by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) Instruct the client to avoid large crowds.
• B) Prepare to administer epoetin alfa (Epogen).
• C) Teach the client about foods high in iron.
• D) Tell the client that all laboratory results are normal.

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