Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Full-length
Passage / Scenario
Laboratory reference ranges1-hour glucose screen - Gestational diabetes
<140 mg/dL
(<7.8 mmol/L)
Hemoglobin (pregnant)
>11.0 g/dL
(>110 g/L)
WBC (pregnant)
5000-15,000/mm3
(5-15 × 109/L)
The licensed practical nurse (LPN) is collecting data on several clients in the antepartum unit. Which of the following clients should the LPN report to the registered nurse for further assessment?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Hemoglobin of 9 g/dL (B) indicates anemia, requiring further assessment. Normal glucose (A), reactive nonstress test (C), and slightly elevated WBC (D) are less urgent.