By Knowing About Variations in Infants' Blood Count, Nurses Can

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Multiple Choice

By knowing about variations in infants' blood count, nurses can explain to their patients 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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