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

question 14

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 physician.
• 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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Definitions:

Latissimus Dorsi

A large, flat muscle on the back that stretches to the sides, behind the arm, and is involved in the movement of the shoulder.

Biceps Brachii

A muscle in the upper arm that helps control the motion of the shoulder and elbow.

Lateral Rotator

A muscle that rotates a limb away from the body's midline.

Pectoralis Major

A large chest muscle that plays a key role in moving the shoulder joint.