Uworld MATERNITY latest test *graded A*

MATERNITY A A A 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 vo....................................... ................................................continued................................................................