What Should the Nurse Know About Variations in Infants' Blood

question 20

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse know about variations in infants' blood count to explain to new parents?

• A) A somewhat lower than expected red blood cell (RBC)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.

Define pseudoetic approaches and their implications for cross-cultural psychology.

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Understand concepts of locus of control and responsibility in the context of cultural differences.

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Definitions:

Blood Type

A classification of blood based on the presence or absence of inherited antigenic substances on the surface of red blood cells.

WBC Differential

A test that measures the percentage of each type of white blood cell (WBC) present in the blood.

Bacterial Infection

An infection caused by bacteria, organisms that can multiply rapidly and cause various diseases.

Eosinophils

White blood cells that play a crucial role in the body's immune response, especially in allergic reactions and asthma.