Which of the following blood values would require further nursing action in a newborn who is 4 hours old?

The correct answer is C. Serum glucose 30 mg/dL. (A) The normal range for hemoglobin in the newborn is 17-19 g/dL; 17.2 g/dL is within normal (B) A normal value range for platelets in the newborn is 150,000-400,000 mm3; 250,000/mm3 is within normal range. (C) A serum glucose of 30 mg/dL in the first 72 hours of life is…

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AHemoglobin 17.2 g/dL
BPlatelets 250,000/mm3
CSerum glucose 30 mg/dL
DWhite blood cells 18,000/mm3

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(A) The normal range for hemoglobin in the newborn is 17-19 g/dL; 17.2 g/dL is within normal (B) A normal value range for platelets in the newborn is 150,000-400,000 mm3; 250,000/mm3 is within normal range. (C) A serum glucose of 30 mg/dL in the first 72 hours of life is indicative of hypoglycemia and warrants further intervention. (D) On the day of birth, a white blood cell count of 18,000-40,000/mm3 is normal in the newborn.

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