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A 36 year-old female client has a hemoglobin level of 14 g/dl and a hematocrit of 42% following a D&C. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find when assessing this client?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Capillary refill less than 3 seconds. Since the hemoglobin and hematocrit are normal for an adult female, additional assessments should be normal. This capillary refill time is normal.