By Knowing About Variations in Infants' Blood Count,nurses Can Explain

question 25

Multiple Choice

By knowing about variations in infants' blood count,nurses can explain to their clients that:

• A)A somewhat lower than expected red blood cell count could be the result of delay in clamping the umbilical cord.
• B)The early high white blood cell (WBC) count is normal at birth and should decrease rapidly.
• C)Platelet counts are higher than in adults for a few months.
• D)Even a modest vitamin K deficiency means a problem with the ability of the blood to clot properly.

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Definitions:

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