Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client who is postpartum and has preeclampsiaA nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is postpartum and has preeclampsia. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct answer
A platelet count of 50,000/mm3 indicates thrombocytopenia, a serious complication of preeclampsia, requiring immediate reporting due to bleeding risks.