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

question 7

Multiple Choice

By knowing about variations in infants' blood counts,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 count (WBC)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 blood's ability to clot properly

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