Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
A client has recently started ferrous sulfate 500 mg by mouth two times per day for anemia. Which of the following data would indicate to the nurse that the therapy is successful?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Total reticulocyte count 2.2 9% of total RBC count. Reticulocytes are immature red blood cells, and an increase in reticulocyte count indicates the bone marrow's response to anemia treatment, showing that the body is producing more red blood cells. This would suggest that the ferrous sulfate therapy is successful in increasing red blood cell production.
Choice A: Neutrophils 57% is unrelated to anemia treatment.
Choice B: International Normalized Ratio (INR) measures blood clotting and is not indicative of anemia treatment.
Choice D: Platelet count 250,000 uL is unrelated to anemia treatment.
In summary, the correct answer, C, is the best indicator of the success of anemia treatment as it directly reflects the response of the bone marrow to therapy, while the other choices are not relevant indicators of anemia treatment success.
Choice A: Neutrophils 57% is unrelated to anemia treatment.
Choice B: International Normalized Ratio (INR) measures blood clotting and is not indicative of anemia treatment.
Choice D: Platelet count 250,000 uL is unrelated to anemia treatment.
In summary, the correct answer, C, is the best indicator of the success of anemia treatment as it directly reflects the response of the bone marrow to therapy, while the other choices are not relevant indicators of anemia treatment success.