Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who is scheduled for a liver biopsy. Which of the following values should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
A platelet count of 60,000/mm3 is significantly below the normal range, increasing the risk of bleeding during a liver biopsy, and should be reported to the provider.