The nurse is reviewing preoperative lab work for a 50 year o…

The nurse is reviewing preoperative lab work for a 50 year old male scheduled for elective surgery. Which of these findings indicates infection and alerts the nurse to call the healthcare provider? Lab reference ranges: Hemaglobin (HGB) Female 12-16g/dL Male 14-18 g/dL Hematocrit (HCT) Female 37-47% Male 42-52% White Blood Cells (WBCs) 5,000-10,000 mm3 Red Blood Cells (RBCs) Female 4.2-5.4 million/mm3 Male 4.7-6.1 million/mm3 

The nurse is caring for a client on a medical surgical unit…

The nurse is caring for a client on a medical surgical unit who returned from surgery 45 minutes ago.  The nurse reviews the flow sheet below.  What is the most appropriate action by the nurse? Flow Sheet Time  Blood Pressure Pulse Respirations Pulse Oximetry Temperature Pain Rating Level of Consciousness IV & rate 1300 120/70 87 14 94% 98.4 oral 3 Drowsy D5 0.45NS at 125 mL 1315 116/76 86 16 96% 98.6 oral 3 Drowsy, arouses easily D5 0.45NS at 125 mL 1330 118/66 82 14 97% 98.8 oral 3 Drowsy, arouses easily D5 0.45NS  at 125 mL