Uworld MATERNITY A A A TEST BANK LATEST 2021 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS, A+ GUIDE

Uworld MATERNITY A A A TEST BANK LATEST 2021 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS, A+ GUIDE-The nurse reviews laboratory test results for a pregnant client at 32 weeks gestation. What is the nurse's best action based on these results? Click on the exhibit button for additional information. Laboratory results Hemoglobin 11.4 g/dL (114 g/L) Hematocrit 34% (0.34) Red blood cells 5.3 x 106/mm3 (5.3 x 1012/L) White blood cells 14,000/mm³ (14.0 x 109/L) Platelets 230,000/mm3 (230 x 109/L) 1. Complete the client assessment and documentation [56%] 2. Draw another sample for repeat complete blood count [7%] 3. Prepare for transfusion of packed red blood cells [9%] 4. Request a prescription for iron supplementation [26%] EXPLANATION: Pregnant women experience a 40%-45% increase in total blood volume during pregnancy to meet the increased oxygen demand and nutritional needs of the growing fetus and maternal tissues. Because the increase in plasma volume is greater than the increase in red