A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client. Which of the following findings indicates the presence of an infection?

Platelet count 200,000/mm3

Creatine kinase 75 units/L

WBC count 22,000/mm3

Hgb 15 g/dL

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A high white blood cell (WBC) count usually indicates an increase in the production of white blood cells to fight an infection

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

The nurse should expect to find an increased heart rate in a client with a fever. An elevated body temperature can cause an increase in metabolic rate, which can lead to an increase in heart rate. This is a normal physiological response to fever and helps the body to generate heat and fight oﬀ infection.

A. Check the blood pressure with the client in a supine position. B. Place the client in a sitting position. C. Assist the client into a standing position. D. Determine the client’s blood pressure 1 min after each position change.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Orthostatic hypotension is defined as a decrease in blood pressure of 20 mm Hg or more systolic or 10 mm Hg or more diastolic within three minutes of standing from the supine position1. The first step in assessing a client for orthostatic hypotension is to check their blood pressure while they are lying down (supine position)

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