When the Nurse Is Reviewing Laboratory Data for a Patient

question 40

Multiple Choice

When the nurse is reviewing laboratory data for a patient who is taking methotrexate (Rheumatrex) , which information is most important to communicate to the health care provider?

• A) The platelet count is 130,000/ml.
• B) The white blood cell count (WBC) is 1500/ml.
• C) The blood glucose is 130 mg/dl.
• D) The potassium is 5.2 mEq/L.

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